Accountant 1

Job Description

Accountant 1 | University of Miami

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at the University of Miami, located in Miami, Florida. The University of Miami/UHealth System is South Florida’s only university-based health system, providing patient care powered by research and medical education. This Accountant 1 role is crucial for overseeing the Department of Facilities’ internal accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with University policies, and maintaining the availability of departmental funds. The position supports fiscal functions, contributing to the financial health and operational efficiency of the department.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Miami, FL

• Team: Reports to management within the Facilities Department.
• Mission: This role ensures the department’s financial operations comply with university policies, manages fiscal reporting, and supports budget monitoring.
• Tech Stack: Workday

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports, analyzing trends and reporting findings to management.
• Budget Management: Assists with budget formulation, monitors accounts, and develops fiscal reports based on current and historical data.
• Transaction Processing: Verifies accounting classifications, reviews and approves reimbursements, check requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Vendor Relations: Processes departmental invoices for payment, obtains necessary approvals, and coordinates with outside vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Audit & Compliance: Examines and reconciles expenditure and revenue accounts, interacts with auditors, and ensures adherence to University policies and procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related financial field.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, including fiscal administration, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Skills: Strong accounting skills, excellent Excel proficiency, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a complex environment, with a capacity for both independent and collaborative work.