Accounting Manager II

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Accounting Manager II
Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department Grant/Contract Accounting
Overview
The core purpose of the Office for Research (Research) is to advance Rutgers preeminence in research and spur economic growth. This office provides services university-wide to support the faculty’s research and strategically leads the university’s economic development activities. Our functions range from supporting the identification of new research funding opportunities and submission of grants proposals to post-award financial management and research regulatory affairs. The office directs research commercialization, including patenting and licensing and serves as a central point for industry access.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Accounting Manager II for the Office for Research. As part of the Office for Research, this position exists to manage the post-award administration for assigned grants, contracts, and other restricted funds and to assist and be the deputy for his/her Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting on a day-to-day basis. The administration involves supervising professional-level accountants in Research Financial Services (RFS), reviewing, and setting up awards in the University’s General Ledger and other required databases and systems, reviewing and approving accounting transactions for compliance, and ensuring financial reports and invoices are submitted to external sponsoring agencies in accordance with the terms of those agreements.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Reviews new awards within assigned area to determine provisions and requirements, prepares necessary documents to establish awards on University’s accounting systems and databases. This function includes assigning account numbers, budget review and input, F&A and Fringe Benefit-cost rate initialization, cost-sharing review, and inputting all required award information in the RFS databases.
  • Supervises the preparation of and accuracy of all financial and other administrative reports required for assigned areas to ensure established deadlines are met.
  • Manages the status of all assigned awards to determine which require analyses, interpretation, reporting, agency or departmental interaction, and/or invoicing. 
  • Reviews the finalization of all awards which are ending to determine the final allowable costs in support of the University’s claim.
  • Directs staff in adhering to governing regulations, policies, and cost principles and day to day oversight and monitoring.  
  • Coaches and develops direct reports on relationship management and conflict resolution both within the department and externally across the university. 
  • Provides formal and informal training and creates opportunities for direct reports to develop skills to advance and perform at highest levels. 
  • Escalates performance issues, drafts necessary documentation, and coordinates with AD and HR when necessary.     
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
FLSA Exempt
Grade 07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 79758.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 100953.000
Annual Maximum Salary 122148.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/ finance  or related field; or and equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 
  • A minimum of five years of grant and contract accounting experience, preferably in college/university or non-profit organization.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). 
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel. 
  • Possess excellent written, verbal, organizational, and analytic skills and the ability to both lead and function in a team environment. 
  • Ability to understand and apply the information pertaining to grant & contract documents, University, agency policies, and other governing regulations. 
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and special assignments in a professional manner. 
  • Capable of working with diverse population of clients.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree (MBA, MRA, M Ed, etc.) 
  • Research or grants education and/or certification (CRA/CFRA, CPA, Rutgers S.P.A.C.E. Certification). 
  • Knowledge of Rutgers University systems, policies, and procedures is highly desirable. 
  • Three years of supervisory experience in a union environment highly desirable. 
  • Knowledge of Rutgers University systems, policies, and procedures pertaining to sponsored program accounting. 
Equipment Utilized
  • Microsoft Office Suite products, fully utilize available tools for sponsored programs such as the University’s financial data warehouse, Oracle, and the department’s Grant SPAN databases to develop reports, extract and analyze large sets of financial data and other related information and well as a myriad of sponsor-specific online systems to file various financial reports and invoices.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Office environment
Special Conditions

Posting Number 21ST3172
Posting Open Date 10/07/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Off Campus
Location Details
33 Knightsbridge Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 




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