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Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Miami Gardens, Florida. In this role, you will support the Controller and Director of Accounting with day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a variety of accounting processes. This position involves preparing financial reports, managing reconciliations, and assisting with audits while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial reports, including fund accounting and adhering to organizational formats and standards.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including gifts, pledges, contributions, and investments, ensuring timely and accurate recording.

• Assist with year-end closing processes and prepare detailed audit work papers and schedules for external auditors.

• Maintain and monitor balance sheet accounts through monthly reconciliations and ensure proper classification and assignment in the chart of accounts.

• Oversee the inventory of fixed assets, including tagging, recording, and maintaining depreciation schedules in compliance with policies.

• Manage capital and operating lease schedules, completing related journal entries on a quarterly basis.

• Monitor and reconcile payroll and fringe benefits, ensuring proper recording in the accounting system.

• Assist in the preparation, balancing, and reconciliation of the University’s annual operating and restricted budgets.

• Provide support for special accounting projects and serve as backup for daily bank reconciliations when necessary.

• Collaborate with various departments to communicate budget discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently. Requirements • Proven experience with general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting systems such as SAP or Financial Edge.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Familiarity with fixed asset management, including depreciation and capitalization policies.

• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes, including audit preparation.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with various departments.

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

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