Sr. Accountant, Construction

University of Miami

Miami, FL, United States
Financial records maintenance
Ledger account accuracy
Financial transaction recording
The Accountant 3 (H) maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded, safeguarding the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciling subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger

Job Summary

  • The Accountant 3 (H) maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded, safeguarding the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciling subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
  • Responsibilities include reviewing purchase orders, invoices, supplier contracts, progress payment requests, and change orders, acting as a liaison between vendors, contractors, UM Purchasing, UM Accounts Payable, client financial representatives, and project managers.
  • The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Matching Summary

The Accountant 3 (H) maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded, safeguarding the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciling subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • financial records maintenance
  • ledger account accuracy
  • financial transaction recording
  • complex financial reports
  • project account management
  • invoice processing and verification

Nice-to-have

  • mentoring lower-level accountants
  • confidential information protection
  • professional development participation
  • liaison between stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Construction accounting preferred
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures
  • Ability to prepare financial and accounting records
  • Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data

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