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University of Rochester Sr Accountant in Rochester, New York
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Center for Translational Neuromedicine is a research-intensive department, with more than $13 million in annual sponsored research expenditures.
This position provides quantitative and qualitative analysis of current and proposed business operations, and oversees the ongoing review and analysis of financial performance for the Center. Functions as compliance officer responsible for interpreting and ensuring compliance of all financial requirements as specified per UR policy. Using understanding of financial management, systems and systems relationships, decision support, and dashboard metrics, prepares and presents detailed financial reports including trending and variance analysis.
Able to analyze complex data, understand relationships among sources of information, and make independent assessments. Works collaboratively with the Center and URMC leadership and other departments, to provide evaluation and support of the Center¿s operations and interests.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The department utilizes the URGEMS encumbrance accounting system to manage finances, along with UR Financials. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for reconciling and analyzing monthly ledgers, analyzing expenses, researching and resolving issues with unknown expenses, and preparing and analyzing month end financial reports. Manages liaison with Office of Research Accounting and Costing Standards (ORACS) for grant related activities and requirements. Identifies when journal entries are required and prepares submission. Oversees policies and procedures for accounting systems and financial reporting. Prepares and documents instructions for changes in accounting systems, interprets data, trains other staff in accounting related matters and advises and interprets accounting and budgeting relationships. Design financial reports and statements for University management reflecting fiscal operations of specific programs (e.g. operational)
Manages faculty members with grant applications and sponsored project progress reports,includingdesigninganddevelopingfinancialreportsande- submissions. Interprets andappliesUniversityandfederalpoliciesrelatingto grants. Acts as the liaison with funding sponsors and University central offices including Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA) and ORACS for grant related activities and requirements. May be assigned to perform the foregoing for specific accounts or certain groups of accounts, such as those involving third party agreements, grants, fixed assets, etc., which requires knowledge of policies, regulations and other criteria uniquely applicable to maintaining accurate records for these accounts. Monitors funds and develops systems ofcontrols.
Oversees cost of animals by project and prepares and analyzes animal budgets and justifications for grant applications. Reviews daily reports which summarize financial transaction errors and initiates corrective action as appropriate. Recommends improvements, adaptation and changes in policy and procedures in the accounting system. Perform cost finding analyses for use in recommending rates for redistribution of costs or recovery from third party sponsored programs. Consults with internal and external auditors on matters such as definition and classification of accounts, accounting activity in research programs and other technical aspects of the accountingsystem.
Manages payroll forms and employee reimbursements in conjunction with the Mgr., Business Administration. Interprets trends and projects data into the future, prepares reports for submission to regulatory agencies regarding the status of sponsored projects.
Collaborates with the Center Directors to initiate and process Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs). Organizes and supervises the work of other staff engaged in a variety of accounting procedures. Advises on difficult problems and on the interpretation of accounting related policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
Master's degree strongly preferred
5 years of related experience required
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
Strong analytical skills, spreadsheet analysis, attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication 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.
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Pay Range
Pay Range: $60,431 - $84,603 Annually
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.
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