Rutgers University is hiring: Accounting Specialist in Newark

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Accounting Specialist

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 an Accounting Specialist for the Research Financial Services department.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Administers and coordinates post award administration of assigned grants and contracts for research and other sponsored programs funded by external sources. Collectively these are referred to as awards. An award can consist of one general ledger account or multiple project accounts and/or cost sharing accounts.
• Serves as the appropriate principal investigator's/department contact for grant and contract accounting functions.

The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift
Day

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Nonexempt

Grade
05

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
65741.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
81857.00

Annual Maximum Salary
97972.00

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

• A bachelor's degree with a major in finance, accounting or business-related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge of Accounting/Financing principles.
• A minimum of two years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Personal computer skills are essential, working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs. This includes spreadsheet, word processing and data base applications.
• Must be capable of working with a diverse group of business and academic professionals.
• Good communication skills and computer literacy.
• Must have strong verbal, writing, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
• Must be able to understand and apply the information pertaining to grant and contracts documents, University, Agency policies and regulations.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and special assignments in a professional manner.
• The accountant must be willing to adapt to periodic changes made to their award workload assignment due to redistributions needed to balance the workload among all accountants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research or grants education and/or certification (CRA, CFRA, CPA, or Rutgers S.P.A.C.E. Certification).
• Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Knowledge of Rutgers University systems, policies and procedures.
• Five years of grant and contract accounting experience.

Equipment Utilized

• Accountants use Microsoft Excel, Word and Access to prepare and submit financial invoices and reports, ORACLE Cloud projects and general ledger and Financial Data Warehouse reports using Rutgers reporting tools to extract information from the financial data warehouse to be used in preparation of financial reports and invoices.
• Analysis of information and processing of correcting journal entries using Excel Templates and the Oracle Base Application.
• Review and analyze the allowability of transactions using ORACLE projects and general ledger and the financial data warehouse.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST2841

Posting Open Date
12/19/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Newark

City
Newark

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