Accountant II

Location: City of Rochester

Accountant II page is loaded## Accountant II locations:
Rochester - NYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R264007

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** 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:400023 Microbiology Administration

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URG 109 HCompensation Range:$26.90 - $37.66
* 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 with responsibility in one or more areas of the University accounting system such as financial reporting, cost analysis and distribution, classification of accounts and funds, study of accounting systems and sponsored programs accounting. (Concentration on type and intensity of work performed varies according to functional areas integrally related to supervisory responsibilities).
** Responsibilities
* *** GENERAL

PURPOSE:

** Responsible for the financial management, accounting, and reporting systems for institutional and research accounts for a large basic science department. Conducts detailed analysis of accounts, including account history, forecasts, and the drivers of each. Provides accurate and up-to-date financial information to support successful financial management of these accounts. Utilizes knowledge of the University accounting procedures and funding agency policies to provide proper review and control over all activities that impact the financial records.

Prepares grant applications and budgets.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Analyze and monitor the financial management of grant and institutional accounts ensuring accurate and complete information. Work with Staff Accountant and the Assistant Director of Research Operations on the completion and analysis of all monthly financial reports, ensuring accurate and complete information. Performs high level, in-depth analyses of accounts, including monthly trend analysis of salary and non-salary expenses, utilizing UR Financials, URGEMS, myURHR, and other tools.

Review monthly accounting reports with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Assistant Director of Research Operations. Monitor accounts for appropriateness of charges. Manage department T32 grant and NIH predoctoral fellowships. Work with trainees and PIs of the T32s to monitor yearly expenses, appointments and termination of trainees, and progress reports.
* Make accurate projections for year-end close outs and work with ORACS to prepare timely close outs of accounts. Identify any errors and follow through to be sure they are corrected accurately and on time. Ensure back up for all charges is received. Performs analysis and tests necessary to ascertain integrity of accounting data, account balances and to assure accurate reporting.

Assists in developing process improvement and corrective action plans. Make recommendations for cost saving initiatives. Following University and sponsored programs policies, work with ORPA to set up and manage subcontracts with external parties. Monitor invoices sent and payments received.
* Manage complex effort allocations and forecast changes to available salary funding, notifying Assistant Director of Research Operations of any anticipated shortfalls. Ensure the completion of faculty Time and Effort surveys and annual Cost Sharing Certification. Prepares PAF and 800 forms, including salary cap forms, and enters changes into URGEMS. Ensures accurate and appropriate reporting of time and labor processing.
* Uses knowledge and application of accounting theory, techniques, and practices to prepare special reports, projects and analyses as requested by the Assistant Director of Research Operations and Chair. Serves as a contact for Microbiology and Immunology faculty, trainees, and staff, outside funding agencies, subcontracting agencies, and liaison to University Payroll, Finance, Purchasing, ORPA, and ORACS offices. Attend URGEMS and UR Financial institutional meetings to remain current on changes or issues related to this responsibility.

Consults with internal and external auditors on matters such as definition and classification of accounts, accounting activity in educational and research programs and other technical aspects of the…