Business Specialist

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Business Specialist. The Business Specialist provides financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational support for assigned academic or administrative units within Rutgers University-Camden. Reporting to the Business Manager, the position serves as an integral member of the team by preparing financial analyses, developing budget and forecast documentation, monitoring financial performance, and coordinating operational financial activities that support informed decision-making.

Working collaboratively with department leadership, faculty, staff, and central administrative offices, the Business Specialist assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets, monthly forecasts, financial reports, budget-to-actual analyses, personnel funding analyses, and resource planning activities. The position prepares financial documentation, maintains planning models and workpapers, supports compliance with University policies and procedures, and coordinates financial transactions and operational processes with Accounting & Shared Services, Procurement, Human Resources, Payroll, and other University partners.

The Business Specialist contributes to sound fiscal stewardship by identifying financial discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end activities, and ensuring the timely preparation of financial documentation. The position also participates in continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business processes while supporting the implementation of standardized FP&A methodologies, tools, and best practices across the organization.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices ( GAAP). Also requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.

Must have excellent communication skills and computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Must be skilled in understanding database structure and have the ability to manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis. Knowledge and experience with journal entries, financial statement preparation, and general accounting concepts are also required.

Ability to work independently and to exercise confidentiality and discretion in the operational decision-making process.

Specialized equipment for the incumbent will be in the shape of the software identified above.

Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning.