Staff Accountant

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400079 Pediatrics M&D Admin

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 107 H

Compensation Range:

$23.06 - $32.29

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Performs professional accounting work at an operating level requiring knowledge and application of general accounting theory, techniques and practices and knowledge of the University accounting system. Work closely with the various levels of the University community to research, review, and reconcile various ledger accounts within UR Financials.

Responsible for financial management and professional accounting work in the Department of Pediatrics, operating at a high-level requiring advanced knowledge and application of general accounting theory, techniques and practices, and knowledge of University accounting systems (UR-Financials and UR-GEMS-an encumbrance-based accounting and monitoring system, etc.). Devises and implements methods for gathering information, analyzing and interpreting data, budget preparation and forecasts, preparing financial reports and making recommendations which may have procedural and policy implications within the Department of Pediatrics. The Accountant I will assist faculty and staff in ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations, participate in audits, analyze findings, identify issues, and propose resolutions, etc. The Accountant I will reconcile a variety of financial accounts, including sponsored funding, research, endowment, gift, clinical and other miscellaneous accounts, as well as support multiple divisional and research administrators (including a focus on Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics) in the Department of Pediatrics with respect to financial management and accounting responsibilities. The Accountant will obtain and maintain CLASP certification. Directly reports to the Director of Finance/CFO for the Department of Pediatrics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Account Management:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of all financial operations within the Department of Pediatrics under the general supervision of the Director of Finance/CFO for the Department of Pediatrics (with additional direction from Divisional Administrators/Departmental Research Administrators) but with the latitude (and expectation) to exercise independent judgment when required

Examine and approve transactional documents to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures. Develop and implement financial controls when appropriate to strengthen processes

Processes and manages personnel forms (including faculty salary cap) as needed; works closely with Administrators/Administrative staff in this regard

Works closely with other Departmental staff regarding allocated personnel and non-personnel costs (Nursing, Psychiatry, Social Work, Vivarium, Computer Sales, etc.)

Fiscal liaison with outside agencies for which we provide a service and/or those that provides third party contractual services for the University. Monitor and resolve issues that may arise to ensure compliance with policies and regulations

Ensures timely billing and collection for all service contracts with the Department including sponsored research

Oversees financial segment of subcontracting process with Sponsored Research Accounts to ensure compliance with Sponsor terms and conditions; manage the financial segment of Sponsored Research Programs accounts

Financial Account Reconciliation:

Reconciliation and monthly analysis of account ledgers for accuracy and completeness, including sponsored funds and non-sponsored funds (clinical, gift, endowment, departmental, miscellaneous, etc.). Uses judgment in determining appropriate transactions and account balances, etc. Reconciles official Un