Senior Accountant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 05, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Accountant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	RWJ-Pediatrics-UCEDD-PISC
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Accountant for The Boggs Center at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Senior Accountant reports to The Boggs Center's Program Director. This position is responsible for the monthly reconciliation of Federal and State Grants to the University's General Ledger and The Boggs Center in accordance with university policies and procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Oversees budgets for grant accounts and endowment accounts across multiple funding sources. Ensures proper recording of revenues and expenses. Develops and prepares independent analysis of federal and state grants in response to requests from supervisor, The Boggs Center Director, Associate Director, University, and auditors. Processes cash journals, journal entries, check requests, and IPO requests. Performs professional level work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP). Provides assistance on various projects and processes that require broad knowledge and the application and use of concepts, theories, and terminology of the organization. Works in collaboration with supervisor, Boggs Center project directors, Rutgers Health financial departments, and university OSRP to meet needs related to grant proposals and financial reports.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	22S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	60543.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	72444.00
Annual Maximum Salary	85865.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
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 Accounting or a related field including eighteen (18) credits in accounting subjects. Two (2) years of experience in responsible phases of accounting or auditing operations. Applicants who have the required accounting credits but not the degree may substitute additional related professional accounting/auditing experience on a year-for-year basis.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Professional knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices (GAAP) and a good understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology. Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills. Proficient in MS Office Suite of products and Advanced Excel skills. Ability to monitor and analyze complex data and create financial reports based on analysis. Excellent communication skills. Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on quality customer service to students, staff, and University departments. Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills. Ability to seek out, recommend and develop innovative, effective, and realistic solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, complete multiple concurrent deadlines and adapt quickly to unexpected projects and assignments.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in or with higher education institutions.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Sitting, standing. No special vision required. Work Environment: Office Environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0973
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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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.

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