Accountant 3 (H)

Core Responsibilities

• 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.

Department Specific Functions

• Serves as a senior-level accounting resource for UHealth Facilities Operations & Planning, applying advanced accounting principles to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial transactions, reporting, and account controls across assigned accounts.
• Provides comprehensive financial support for departmental operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable processing, contract monitoring, and account reconciliation activities.
• Maintains fiscal activity, including maintenance and repair expenditures, service contracts, utilities, standing purchase orders, and vendor-related transactions to ensure proper budget utilization and compliance with University policies.
• Reviews, verifies, and processes departmental invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy of billing details, proper account coding, valid purchase orders, and required supporting documentation prior to submission to Accounts Payable.
• Obtains and validates appropriate managerial approvals for invoices, purchase orders, and financial transactions in accordance with University policies and departmental procedures.
• Ensures purchase orders remain valid, properly funded, and aligned with departmental budgets; proactively identifies and resolves discrepancies, open commitments, and outdated or unnecessary purchase orders within Workday.
• Creates, reviews, and processes purchase orders, change orders, and close-out actions within the University ERP system (Workday), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with operational needs.
• Conducts advanced analysis of financial data, including budget-to-actual comparisons, expenditure trends, commitments, and variances, and provides explanations and recommendations to Facilities leadership.
• Prepares, reviews, and interprets financial reports, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of monthly and year-end financial statements and compliance with reporting standards.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes departmental budgets and forecasts, providing financial projections and strategic recommendations to support operational and planning decisions.
• Conducts regular financial reviews with Facilities managers and leadership, presenting insights on budget performance, projected expenditures, and financial risks or opportunities.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and training to junior accounting staff and departmental personnel on financial processes, procurement procedures, Workday transactions, and compliance requirements.
• Manages vendor financial relationships in coordination with Procurement and Facilities leadership, ensuring compliance with contract terms, timely payments, and resolution of invoice or billing issues.
• Leads or participates in internal financial reviews, audits, and compliance monitoring activities to ensure adherence to University policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identifies, develops, and supports implementation of process improvements, internal controls, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and strengthen financial management practices.
• Participates in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and special projects supporting Facilities Operations and departmental initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.

Learning Agility

• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Teamwork

• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Technical Proficiency

• Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication

• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.