Senior Accountant

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Accountant Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Research Financial Services Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Research Financial Services.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs advanced professional accounting and budget analysis duties that require independent judgment and initiative.

• Manages post award administration of complex grants and contracts for research and other sponsored programs funded by external sources.

• Analyzes, reviews and interprets financial transactions in the Oracle Grants Project Module.

• Reviews and approves transactions for regulatory compliance.

• Reviews, approves and submits invoices and financial reports to external sponsoring organizations in accordance with the terms of those agreements.

• Provides high quality customer service to principal investigators/departments for grant and contract accounting functions.

• Ensures compliance with external sponsors contractual requirements as well as internal Rutgers institutional policies and procedures.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 06 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 72833.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 90741.000 Annual Maximum Salary 108649.000 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 Fiscal Management or other relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Must have strong verbal, writing, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Must be able to understand and apply the information pertaining to grant and contract documents, University, Agency policies and regulations.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and special assignments in a professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Rutgers University systems, policies and procedures.

• Three years of grant and contract accounting experience.

• Working knowledge of higher education accounting procedures and practices.

Equipment Utilized

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, ORACLE Cloud projects. Use of general ledger and Financial Data Warehouse reports.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1115 Posting Open Date 05/16/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Off Campus City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Fiscal Management or other relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a minimum of five years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)