Sr Accountant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

23d•$29 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Mains responsibility for assigned areas of School of Medicine and Dentistry management such as internal financial reporting, classification of accounts and funds, ledgers and research financial management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Administrative and Financial Analyzes and interprets financial, statistical, and operational data to identify trends, variances, and significant relationships. Analyzes the Sponsored Awards Receivable project, supporting revenue recovery for the University and provides analysis for key SMD F&O initiatives, including awards and proposal success data and internal debt funding. Prepares the monthly SMD profit and loss statement, including budget-to-actual variance analysis and reporting. Responsible for the Grants Out of Award and Grant Deficit initiative and co-presents findings at monthly MSAG meetings. Oversees and approves monthly reconciliations of SMD F&O operating accounts. Performs analysis and tests to ascertain integrity of accounting data, account balances and timelines of reporting. Makes day-to-day interpretations and decisions on the accounting treatment of financial transactions. Approves first-level transactions affecting SMD and provides guidance for correction or application of manual transactions. Trains incoming staff on UR Financials and the journal entry process. Helps to consistently develop ways to make reporting and journal entries. Ensures proper billing of the University Hospital Affiliates and deposits checks received. Compiles annual AAMC Faculty Salary survey which requires extensive manipulation of data and comparison of results to the prior year looking for any inconsistencies. Helps with other AAMC surveys as needed. Compiles annual SMD F&O space and equipment survey. As assigned, assumes responsibility for projects involving research, planning and recommending changes. Assumes responsibility for the project, establishes time tables, activity plans and coordinates the effort of any necessary staff. Operations Provides analytical and operational support to the Associate Dean & Senior Director of Operations, serving as lead analyst for insurance claims, space productivity and sponsored funding analysis, and other strategic operational projects within SMD Finance & Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent and 5 years of professional accounting experience required
Computer skills including use of web based resources and working knowledge of spreadsheet, graphics, and scheduling software are essential

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, equivalent course work, or specialized experience in an appropriate field preferred.
Fiscal administrative experience preferred.
Team management skills and experience preferred.
Knowledge of Axiom, Workday, HRMS, URSpace, MyPath, and IORA and other UR systems preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
CLASP certification obtained at the University of Rochester within one year of job entry preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility for assigned areas of School of Medicine and Dentistry management such as internal financial reporting, classification of accounts and funds, ledgers and research financial management.
Analyzes and interprets financial, statistical, and operational data to identify trends, variances, and significant relationships.
Analyzes the Sponsored Awards Receivable project, supporting revenue recovery for the University and provides analysis for key SMD F&O initiatives, including awards and proposal success data and internal debt funding.
Prepares the monthly SMD profit and loss statement, including budget-to-actual variance analysis and reporting.
Responsible for the Grants Out of Award and Grant Deficit initiative and co-presents findings at monthly MSAG meetings.
Oversees and approves monthly reconciliations of SMD F&O operating accounts.
Performs analysis and tests to ascertain integrity of accounting data, account balances and timelines of reporting.
Makes day-to-day interpretations and decisions on the accounting treatment of financial transactions.
Approves first-level transactions affecting SMD and provides guidance for correction or application of manual transactions.
Trains incoming staff on UR Financials and the journal entry process.
Helps to consistently develop ways to make reporting and journal entries.
Ensures proper billing of the University Hospital Affiliates and deposits checks received.
Compiles annual AAMC Faculty Salary survey which requires extensive manipulation of data and comparison of results to the prior year looking for any inconsistencies.
Helps with other AAMC surveys as needed.
Compiles annual SMD F&O space and equipment survey.
As assigned, assumes responsibility for projects involving research, planning and recommending changes.
Assumes responsibility for the project, establishes time tables, activity plans and coordinates the effort of any necessary staff.
Provides analytical and operational support to the Associate Dean & Senior Director of Operations, serving as lead analyst for insurance claims, space productivity and sponsored funding analysis, and other strategic operational projects within SMD Finance & Operations.