Senior Accountant Supervisor

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jan 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior Accountant Supervisor
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	UFA-Accounting Operations
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. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, 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. University Finance and Administration ( UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Accountant Supervisor for the Office of the University Controller. Reporting to an Accounting Manager in the University Controller's Office ( UCO), this position analyzes and reviews financial data, prepares financial schedules, reports and analyses for both internal and external purposes, and provides resolutions to a diverse range of problems consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the University Controller's Office, and consistent with a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with GAAP, applicable regulations, and University policies and procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Interprets, communicates, and implements policies and practices to meet the needs of a diverse client population. Works independently, with broadly defined work objectives, and limited review of overall results. Performs professional work requiring specialized to general knowledge in one or more fields of accounting/finance and a solid understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology, and applied bases in area of specialization. Provides professional, prompt, and courteous service to University departments and external parties. Provides assistance on various projects, such as ongoing process improvement initiatives, system testing, year-end analytical reviews and reporting, internal/external audit requests, and other general Accounting functions. Reconciles and has oversight over various General Ledger accounts including assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, on a daily and monthly basis. Supervises the work of one or more Accounting Specialists, ensuring work is administered in a timely and accurate manner.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	79387.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	100485.00
Annual Maximum Salary	121582.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
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	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 general accounting principles and practices. Five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a financial/accounting function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent communication skills. Computer literacy, including advanced proficiency in Excel. Must possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop professional customer service in subordinate staff.
Preferred Qualifications	An advanced degree/CPA. Supervisory experience.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	May be required to work extended hours during the fiscal year-end closing period and other peak periods throughout the year.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0067
Posting Open Date	01/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
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