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Jacksonville, Florida, Nemours is seeking an Accountant to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This position is responsible for Nemours' fixed asset accounting functions, including Work in Progress (WIP) projects. The nature of the healthcare industry is such that capital assets are usually the single largest investment of a healthcare provider. Capital assets are comprised of everything from land and land improvements, buildings and building improvements, leasehold improvements, fixed equipment, furniture and fixtures, major moveable equipment, vehicles, software, and other equipment. As Nemours continues to expand, work in progress (WIP) is becoming increasingly dynamic and vast. Given that capital is such a large investment, the organization must ensure that it has an accurate record of all its assets and WIP. The position serves as a resource to the Lead Accountants regarding proper classification of capital transactions as assets or expenses. Essential Functions: Maintain fixed assets - clearing account for all lines of business. Ensure adherence to capitalization policies & procedures; prepare all correcting journal entries related to capital and properly classify transactions as assets or expenses. Prepare an accurate and timely close of the Fixed Assets (FA) Module in Harmony each month. Reconcile fixed assets and accumulated depreciation accounts, including Asset Clearing, for every operating division each month. Assist with reconciliation of WIP accounts for every operating division each month. Assist with depreciation variance explanations. Provide information to and work directly with external auditors during interim and year-end audit. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Required

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8) Department/Organization:  502201 - Student Account Services Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Job Summary:  The Accountant II prepares, reconciles, and audits budgets. Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, and/or statements. Completes journal entries. Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures. Determines fund balances. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, University policies, and procedures. Provides guidance and trains entry-level accountants. Additional Department Summary:  Provides advanced financial administration and compliance support for sponsored programs, departmental grants, and complex student account activities. Reviews and reconciles grant and departmental transactions, administers awards and reimbursements, and exercises independent judgment to ensure compliance with University policies, funding source requirements, and regulatory standards. Manages childcare program billing. Evaluates international student tax and refund exceptions. Serves as an escalation point for complex or high?risk account issues. Requires strong financial analysis skills, policy interpretation, and the ability to make independent decisions with direct fiscal and audit impact while delivering accurate, responsive service to students, departments, and campus partners. Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related financial field and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Preferred Qualifications:  Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student accounts, grants administration, accounting, or higher?education financial operations. Demonstrated experience exercising independent financial judgment and ensuring regulatory compliance. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s  Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal  poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Ocala, Florida, This Charter Officer directs the operation and administration of the Office of the Internal City Auditor and advises the City Council with respect to all matters concerning financial, performance, and compliance audit activities. The Internal City Auditor serves at the will of the City Council. Examples of Duties Plans, organizes, directs and deploys staff; reviews activities, work standards, and accomplishments of audit staff. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental goals and objectives that are aligned with the strategic direction of the City Council; and develops appropriate measures to be tracked in support of the City’s strategic plan. Prepares an annual audit plan for the approval of the City Council. Recommends to the City Council all measures necessary and expedient for the proper governance and management of City financial, performance and compliance audit activities. Maintains positive working relationships with City staff and  and acts as a strategic partner to the City Council; assists the City Council in its accountability functions. Conducts a program of financial, performance and compliance audits with Governmental Auditing Standards in order to assess the productivity and effectiveness of City operations; provide recommendations for improving operations and internal control to assure the City Council that City assets are adequately safeguarded and financial records are accurately and properly maintained and to determine management’s compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could impact operations. Directs, plans, organizes, coordinates and reviews the work of department staff in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Prepares and delivers presentations to City Council, other governmental agencies, and professional organizations. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of governmental auditing and accounting principles and techniques. Knowledge of general laws, ordinances, regulations and administrative policies governing municipal finance and budgetary practices and operating procedures. Knowledge to sufficiently evaluate the risk of fraud. Knowledge of work paper format to document the audit process that meets established Institute of Internal Auditors and Government Auditing Standards. Knowledge of standard office practices and standard office equipment. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong information technology skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to develop an audit program and audit plan to meet the objectives of the audit. Ability to review audit work papers of others to ensure support for audit results and conclusions Ability to evaluate internal controls over business operations. Ability to evaluate compliance with laws, ordinances, contracts, policies and procedures. Ability to apply professional skepticism and due professional care. Ability to prepare and write informative audit reports that effectively communicate audit objectives, results, and recommendations. Ability to communicate and to collaborate with City Council, City officials, City management and City employees to improve effectiveness and efficiencies of the City’s business processes. Additional Information This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferably with a concentration in accounting and auditing. Five years of professional level auditing experience. Three years experience in supervision in an auditing environment. Certified Internal Auditor. Experience or training in governmental accounting and/or auditing. Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant Certified Governmental Auditing Professional Licenses / Certificates Must obtain Certified Internal Auditor certification within one (1) year of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Applicants with professional designations such as CPA, CGAP, or CISA are preferred. If a CPA, the license must be active under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Certified Public Accounting. 

Nashville, Tennessee, Job Description: Tennessee State University Office of Accounting and Financial Reporting invites applications for the position of Senior Accountant . The Senior Accountant supports the University's cash management activities, banking transactions, payment processes, and related accounting functions. This position monitors cash activity, supports liquidity needs, coordinates banking and payment activity, researches discrepancies, and helps ensure transactions are accurate, timely, properly documented, and aligned with internal control requirements. This role works closely with university departments, banking partners, payroll, accounts payable, the Foundation, and General Accounting to support effective cash operations and accurate financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Cash Management Monitor daily cash activity, account balances, cash inflows, cash outflows, and liquidity needs to support University operations. Coordinate transfers between accounts, including University/Foundation activity, payroll-related transfers, LGIP activity, and Zero Balance Account funding. Track activity to support cash visibility, timely recording, and appropriate funding of operational needs. Payment Processing and Banking Activity Prepare and process payment-related activity, including checks, ACH transactions, direct deposits, payment voids, returned transactions, payroll direct deposit advices, and payroll beneficiary payments. Prepare and upload banking files in accordance with established procedures, approval workflows, and internal control requirements. Serve as an operational contact for banking partners and internal departments regarding banking activity, deposits, payments, transfers, and related issues. Accounting, Reconciliation Support, and Reporting Prepare and record accounting entries in Banner, including bank activity, deposits, cash transactions, investments, debt, payroll-related activity, and other assigned transactions. Support cash and bank reconciliation processes by researching outstanding items, resolving discrepancies, providing transaction support, and coordinating timely recording of related activity. Support monthly close, year-end close, reconciliation reporting, cash status reporting, and financial statement preparation by providing related documentation and analysis. Risk Monitoring, Compliance, and Internal Controls Monitor payment activity for unusual transactions, duplicate payments, unauthorized ACH or wire activity, and other potential risks, escalating concerns as appropriate. Generate reports to identify errors, exceptions, or out-of-balance conditions, and coordinate timely resolution of identified issues. Manage assigned compliance processes, including unclaimed property activity, due diligence letters, escheatment support, and related inquiries. Process Improvement and Team Support Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and assist with questions, transaction research, and issue resolution. Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, documentation, and internal controls. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental goals, operational needs, and University financial management objectives.

Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Finance-Contracts Rptng Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Analyzes and reviews financial data, prepares financial statements and reports requiring advanced application and use of concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology of accounting, independently. Applies applicable regulations, policies and procedures. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Evaluates and recommends improvements in accounting system procedures to ensure accurate application of accounting principles. * Analyzes, reviews and presents information and summary reports. * Approves and verifies transactions and reconciles highly complex transactions and accounts. Prepares complex journal and closing entries as well as general ledger accounts. * Formats, designs, and prepares moderate to complex financial reports and schedules. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Accounting Reporting (Advanced): Knowledge of the general financial accounting practices and principles. Able to analyze and interpret financial statements as well as develop reports and present them in a comprehensive and intelligent manner. * Regulatory Compliance (Advanced): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them. * Problem Solving (Advanced): Uses critical thinking and process improvement i.e. coaches and mentors development of problem statement, describes current state, identifies root causes, creates future state, coaches and mentors development of solutions and action plans with a sustainability plan. Applies appropriate tools to address issues. * Communication (Intermediate): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers. * Peer Leadership (Novice): The ability to show leadership and influence people of equal rank in an effort to accomplish team goals. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 4 years Education: Bachelor's This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.