Accounting Manager II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Mar 07, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Accounting Manager II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	Research Financial Services
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. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. 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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Accounting Manager II for the Research Financial Services department within the Office for Research. The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Exists to manage the post-award administration for assigned grants, contracts, and other restricted funds and to assist and be the deputy for his/her Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting on a day-to-day basis. Supervises professional level accountants in Research Financial Services (RFS), reviewing, and setting up awards in the University's General Ledger and other required databases and systems, reviewing and approving accounting transactions for compliance and ensuring financial reports and invoices are submitted to external sponsoring agencies in accordance with the terms of those agreements.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary	139821.00
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 with a major in accounting or related field with a concentration in accounting/finance. Five or more years of grant and contract accounting required, preferably in college/university or non-profit organization.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	A thorough understanding of the governing post-award sponsored program administration regulations including cost-accounting standards. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel. Must possess excellent written, verbal, organizational and analytic skills and the ability to both lead and function in a team environment. Must be able to understand and apply the information pertaining to grant & contract documents, University, agency policies and other governing regulations. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and special assignments in a professional manner. Must be capable of working with a diverse population of clients.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree (MBA, MRA, M Ed, etc.). Research or grants education and/or certification (CRA/CFRA, CPA, Rutgers S.P.A.C.E. Certification). Knowledge of Rutgers University systems, policies and procedures. Three years of supervisory experience in a union environment. Knowledge of Rutgers University systems, policies, and procedures pertaining to sponsored program accounting.
Equipment Utilized	The incumbent will use Microsoft Office Suite products, fully utilize available tools for sponsored programs such as the University's financial data warehouse, Oracle, and the department's Grant SPAN databases to develop reports, extract and analyze large sets of financial data and other related information and well as a myriad of sponsor-specific online systems to file various financial reports and invoices.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Office environment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0521
Posting Open Date	03/07/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
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

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