Rutgers University
Location
New Brunswick, NJ | United States
Job description
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Business Manager I of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University–Camden, and is a part of the business office for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office. The Business Specialist is responsible for supporting a broad range of business operations and administrative activities including fiscal management, budget, accounting, financial reporting, and analyses. This position works to support the business manager in financial planning and the administration for multiple departments, programs, and initiatives. They will be responsible for developing financial models, preparing analyses and annual budgets, and monitoring operating funds to support financial operations and strategic planning efforts. They will assist the Business Manager in achieving financial objectives and reporting goals; will manage and analyze data; and prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for internal and external purposes for key units within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, including, but not limited to departments, programs, centers, grant accounts, and offices.
In addition, the Business Specialist will prepare and/or approve journal entries, reconciliations, requisitions, purchase orders, expense reports, payroll and cash transmittal as assigned by the Business Manager. They will support the Business Manager to accomplish year-end plans and executes transactions to maximize available resources. This position will be relied on to provide guidance on improvement of internal processes and to work towards those process improvements. Because this position works to ensures consistent reporting and adherence to federal and state financial reporting regulations and guidelines, in conformity with University's policies and procedures, the incumbent will be required to become a subject matter expert in a wide-array of policies and guidelines, and will be expected to understand the application of those policies and guidelines in their daily responsibilities. The Business Specialist will also be a business partner to Associate Deans, Department Chairs, Program Directors, Principal Investigators within the school and will be relied to provide valued partnership in the execution of financial and business operations goals. The Business Specialist will also frequently partner with various colleagues supporting business operations at Rutgers University–Camden so must have a collaborative spirit. Recruiting for two positionsMinimum Education and Experience:
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices ( GAAP ). A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in a financial/accounting function required.
City: Camden
State: NJ
Equipment Utilized:
Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; Cornerstone financial system; Cornerstone PeopleSoft Payroll System; Financial Aid Management Systems; Tableau.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Position is largely sedentary and requires long periods of time utilizing computers.
Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Posting Number: 23ST3117
About Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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