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The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a Grants Accountant to support our programs.

Department Specifics:

This role involves managing financial and compliance aspects related to grant contracts. Responsibilities include coordinating contracts and grants, monitoring budgets, overseeing financial reporting, and conducting audits.

CORE FUNCTIONS

The Manager oversees the general accounting function for UHealth/MSOM and ensures compliance with organizational policies and GAAP.

The Manager, UHealth Accounting will review and verify the timeliness of entries in accordance with departmental policies and the adequacy of accounting entries in accordance with GAAP.  

The Manager, UHealth Accounting provides oversight and development of UHealth Accounting staff.

Oversees the completion of UHealth/MSOM journal entries and account reconciliations.

Manages all financial close process and assists in all internal/external audits.

Assists in the monthly financial statement variance analysis proving insightful explanations.

Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

Ensures UHealth/MSOM’s financial records are accurate and supported by proper documentation.

Drives team collaboration and performance while encouraging individual contribution.

Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationship.

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Performs ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. 

Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

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

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.Self-driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.Ability to create a collaborative working environment.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.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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

Pay Grade:

H14