Senior Accountant

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
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Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Accountant
Job Category Staff & Executive
Department Business Services - Cmd
Overview
Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of more than 7,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 1,100 faculty and staff members located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The campus thrives with a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. The university is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine consistently ranks Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university.
Posting Summary
Reports to the Associate Director of Budget & Finance. This position works under minimal supervision, within established work parameters, with few direct instructions. Analyzes and reviews financial data, prepares financial statements and reports for both internal and external purposes, consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the business unit.  Interprets and communicates policies and practices to meet the needs of a diverse client population. Responsible for analyzing data and preparing financial documents and reports.  Ensures that business transactions are reasonable, appropriate, and necessary. Performs professional accounting work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices (GAAP) and a solid understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology. 
 
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·       Calculate and post journal entries for month end close 
·       Reconcile sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger
·       Approve purchase requisitions and expense reports
·       Create monthly financial reports to be reviewed by the Chancellor’s Office
·       Assist with the quarterly forecast and annual budget creation
 
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA Exempt
Grade 06
Position Salary Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and within departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary 65854.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 82047.000
Annual Maximum Salary 98238.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description URA-AFT Administrative
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
Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Also requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function. 
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have excellent communication skills and computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).  Must be skilled in understanding database structure and have the ability to manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis.  Knowledge and experience with journal entries, financial statement preparation, and general accounting concepts are also required.
 
Ability to work independently and to exercise confidentiality and discretion in the operational decision-making process.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a higher education environment preferred.  An in-depth understanding of the current Rutgers University Systems:  Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Jaggaer preferred.  Strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of Tableau, Oracle ERP Cloud, and Oracle Enterprise Budget Planning Cloud software.
Equipment Utilized
Specialized equipment for the incumbent will be in the shape of the software identified above.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning. 
Special Conditions

Posting Number 21ST3102
Posting Open Date 10/09/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden
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