Staff Accountant - University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
About the Job
Responsibilities **Position Summary:** Performs basic accounting work requiring knowledge and application of general accounting theory, techniques and practices, and knowledge of the University accounting system. Collects, analyzes and interprets data. **Responsibilities:** Under general direction of the Associate Director, HSD Finance and with some latitude for independent judgment: + Primary initiator for UR Financials (URF) journal entry process. Review Health Science Division (HSD) manual journal entries for accuracy, proper FAO, Ledger Account and FAC use to ensure general accounting practices and policies are followed and financial reporting requirements are met. Provide HSD departments guidance on JE processes; work closely with departments to correct errors. + Assists with HSD departmental operating budgets. Prepares and updates routine spreadsheets and financial reports relating to ledger activity and financial projections, including operating budget roll forwards for the less complex accounts. + Reconciles basic customer receivable balances in order to produce invoices for assigned affiliates and non-affiliates on a monthly basis, using URF customer invoice process. + Performs basic audit functions and analysis of departmental accounts for accuracy and completeness on a monthly basis. Investigates variances and/or deficits and prepares summary report of findings. Prepares journal entries to correct accounting errors. + Serves as divisional contact for issues related to purchases, ledger activity and balances. Researches and resolves issues. + Prepares weekly Cybersource credit card deposits for URMC divisions. Distributes supporting documentation to appropriate departments. + Maintains Medical Center Finance cost center equipment and space inventory. Prepares NYS and Federal lobbying data reports and provides to Government Relations. + Performs additional financial / accounting duties as required. **Requirements:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting and one year of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. **Required Competencies:** Ability to interact with all levels of faculty and staff; excellent communication skills; possesses good customer service skills; demonstrates knowledge and experience in the accounting field, attention to detail required; shows initiative and resourcefulness in managing priorities and takes responsibility for accomplishing his/her own work while maintaining confidentiality of information. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. **How To Apply** All applicants must apply online. _EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_ **Pay Range** Pay Range: $ 22.02 - $ 30.82 Hourly _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Location:** Health Sciences **Full/Part Time:** Full-Time **Opening:** Full Time 40 hours Grade 051 Medical Center Finance **Schedule:** 8 AM-5 PM
Source : University of Rochester