Bookkeeper - GCRB

University of Miami - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Miami is seeking a Full-Time Bookkeeper to join the Patient Access department at UHealth-GCRB. This role is essential for maintaining and recording business transactions for the assigned department. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for balancing ledgers, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports while adhering to the bookkeeping procedures established by the University and other applicable agencies. The position requires the operation of computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial information. In this role, the Bookkeeper will check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper coding. They will classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and maintain accurate financial records. The Bookkeeper will also be responsible for debiting, crediting, and totaling accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, as well as receiving, recording, and banking cash, checks, and vouchers. Additionally, the Bookkeeper will compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. The Bookkeeper will reconcile discrepancies found in records and report them to the appropriate managing staff. They will assist with budget preparations and ensure that expenditures align with code balances for item acquisition. The role also involves conducting invoice activities and ensuring timely payments to vendors for delivered materials. The Bookkeeper must adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be expanded to include other necessary tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and record business transactions for the assigned department.
• Balance ledgers and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial reports following established bookkeeping procedures.
• Operate accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial information.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry and mathematical accuracy.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to maintain financial records.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables.
• Reconcile discrepancies found in records and report to managing staff.
• Assist with budget preparations and ensure expenditures are in accordance with code balances.
• Conduct invoice activities and pay vendors for delivered materials.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures and principles.
• Knowledge of budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within budget constraints.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition remission
• Comprehensive benefits package