Business Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Specialist
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SAS - Earth & Planetary Sciences
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts. SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni. SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Specialist for the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides fiscal functions such as accounting, grant accounting, and budgeting to members of the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department. Performs some routine and “out of the ordinary” administrative functions for the department, including facilities and maintenance, purchasing, and policy enforcement. Prepares and analyzes monthly account reconciliations for all department accounts following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); University policies, and Federal guidelines. Develops and maintains multiple databases, including but not limited to grant, inventory and gift accounts. Prepares purchasing requisitions, journal entries, and payroll requests. An important task: The Business Specialist provides backup to the EPS Administrative Director and EPS Project Coordinators.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	63518.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	79089.000
Annual Maximum Salary	94659.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. A minimum of two years of experience in an academic/research environment or similar experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel. Must have a solid working knowledge of Excel. Must have excellent communication and organization skills and the ability to attend to multiple demanding priorities.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices in an academic research setting. Current driver’s license to attend meetings campus-wide and off-campus.
Equipment Utilized	Competency in Excel. Computer literacy in Windows and utilizing applications such as Word, e-mail, and internet browsers. Experience with Rutgers University system applications such as Oracle, HCM, Tableau, and SciQuest/etc.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The work environment is busy with the activity of students, faculty, and staff. The position manages competing priorities while attending to regular inquiries and problem resolution in a hectic work environment as variable challenges present demands daily. Must have the ability to handle interruptions and re-establish focus on multiple tasks at hand.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0567
Posting Open Date	03/18/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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