Job Description
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This position will be responsible for various areas related to Property Accounting including monthly financial reporting, timely month-end, quarterly and year-end close asset related activities, reconciling project asset accounting activity, and resolving complex discrepancies involving all asset related ledgers.
In addition, incumbent will be responsible for review and capitalization of all project asset transactions, timely capitalization, reconciliations related to projects, and communications with Facilities management to determine status of projects.
- Reviews, analyzes, classifies, and processes all capital project asset related transactions.
- Reviews all communications from facilities management to ensure timely capitalization and inactivation of all projects and project related assets.
- Reviews, analyzes, and processes departmental journals for asset adjustments.
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly project asset reports, including quarterly project reconciliations.
- Reviews, analyzes, process and track all fabricated equipment assets and related transactions.
- Analyzes, and reviews complex accounting transactions and inter-relationships; Prepares journals for sales disposals, asset adjustments, project balances, expense reports, gifts and other asset related journals as needed. Advises management of issues and provide solutions.
- Reviews a variety of lease related documents for completeness, accuracy, and conformity to accounting principles/ requirements. Register lease related assets if necessary.
- Reviews and assists with general asset registrations issues.
- Suggests, recommends, and implements changes to accounts, reports, and systems.
- Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities - including journal entry preparation and review, variance analysis and accruals,
- Assists in providing support for annual audit.
- Performs other projects as assigned including, but not limited to, reviewing all equipment related transactions: asset registrations, disposals, removals, and transfers as well as reviewing and processing credit adjustments and discounts.
Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field, preferably in accounting.
Certification and Licensing: None
Experience: Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience; background in property assets are preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: - Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to work productively in a remote environment
- Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including an ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
- Strong computer skills and high proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Commitment to excellent customer service and positive teamwork
- Demonstrated ability to handle stress and work well under pressure
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: A10 The University of Miami
Job Tags
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