Sr. Accounting Analyst - UHealth Accounting

SUMMARY

The Sr. Accounting Analyst – UHealth Accounting, a central accounting and reporting office, plays a crucial role in the periodic financial reporting activities. The Sr. Accounting Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial activities, preparing financial reports, audit requests, and any ad-hoc reports as needed for strategic decision-making, reporting to the Manager, Finance.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and enters month-end journal entries.
• Extracts data for analysis and interpretation.
• Reviews material of account variances.
• Prepares monthly general ledger/balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supports the preparation of financial reporting deliverables on a periodic, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepares reports for management and other departments, utilizing report writing capabilities.
• Prepares documentation for external auditors and provides assistance, as needed.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis on a broad array of issues across disciplines, projects, and functional areas.
• Structures and executes analysis independently.
• Analyzes and monitors financial data, trends, and indicators.
• Develops understanding of business processes, goals, and strategy to provide analysis and interpretation to management.
• Conducts research on identified key business issues.
• Performs additional ad-hoc reporting and duties, as required.
• Assists in developing and maintaining advanced excel spreadsheets for a variety of applications.
• Oversees, mentors, and assists lower-level accountants.
• Defines and documents policy and procedures to meet established accounting and company standards.
• Works with existing data resources and develops/refines those resources to constantly improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles; Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail; Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office); Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• Supports the monthly and year-end close processes by preparing complex journal entries and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting specific to UHealth operations.
• Collaborates with the clinical and other departments to analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Affords assistance in the development and maintenance of internal controls and process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
• Participates in the preparation of UHealth’s financial statements and management reports, ensuring compliance with university policies and healthcare accounting standards.
• Provides financial analysis and support for special projects, including cost reports, reimbursement analysis, and operational reviews.
• Supports the UHealth Accounting department during external/internal audits and reviews.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Preferably with an understanding of healthcare accounting principles and practices; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas; Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

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

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

Pay Grade

H12