Sr. Accountant 3 (A) Central

umiami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain financial records, ensure accurate ledger entries, and reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger. The role prepares complex balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial reports, analyzes costs and obligations, and supports audits and regulatory reporting.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Five to seven years of progressively experience, including at least 1 year in Financial Reporting.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review transactions and ensure timely month-end deadlines.
• Assist with year-end audit work papers, schedules, and financial statements.
• Research complex accounting transactions, including entity consolidations and debt instruments.
• Present recommendations on financial transactions to management.
• Interact with external auditors and service providers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Financial reporting software

Job description

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

The Sr. Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. This position safeguards the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.

Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Oversees, mentors, and assists lower-level accountants. Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Creates financial reports for taxes, regulatory agencies, and stockholders. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.

Department Specific Functions

This position will be responsible for various areas relating to financial reporting, including working with the overall financial reporting group to ensure that the financial statements are prepared timely and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role will also participate in monthly reporting, quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and advising the Director on complex transactions from an accounting perspective. This requires significant interaction with individuals internal and external to the organization, including senior management, independent auditors and other service providers. This position requires the ability to research accounting literature, and interpret transactions in a clear and concise manner for multiple audiences. The Sr. Accountant will display effective planning and organizational skills; be results oriented; and possess the ability to competently manage multiple priorities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for areas in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing process and reporting
• Reviews transactions and ensures timely deadlines of month-end entries
• Assist Accounting Manager with preparation of year-end related audit work papers, audit schedules, and financial statements
• Research and analyze complex accounting transactions, including those related to entity consolidations, complex debt instruments, and other financial statement line items. This includes knowledge of researching/applying U.S. GAAP and understanding interdependencies.
• Present recommendations/conclusions on various transactions across the organization
• Interact directly with key members of the external audit team.
• Assist Accounting Manager with developing procedures related to Financial Reporting processes. Recommends changes as needed.
• Perform technical and regulatory accounting research, and develop alternative approaches as deemed appropriate.
• Analysis and assistance in implementation of new higher-education related professional accounting pronouncements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with major in accounting.

Experience:

• Five to seven years of progressively experience preferred, including at least 1 year experience in Financial Reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Commitment to excellent customer service and positive teamwork
• Ability to handle stress and work well under pressureStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff