SR ACCOUNTANT, COST

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

SR ACCOUNTANT, COST

Job Category

URA-AFT Administrative

Department

UFA-UCO Cost Analysis / Cap Equip Management

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 .

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant, for the University Controller's Office. Reporting to the Associate Controller, Cost Analysis & Capital Equipment Management, this position will perform complex financial analyses, including data gathering, reconciliations, reporting, and monitoring of financials as it relates to fringe benefit accounting to ensure transparency. This position will also be the lead liaison with the Office of Research Core Services for service center / core facility rates review, monitoring, biennial reviews, and closings.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• Supports the University's fringe benefit accounting in conjunction with the offices of Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting Operations, financial analysts, and the Associate Controller.
• Conducts reviews, reconciliations, projections, and reporting of financial activities related to fringe benefit accounting, including FICA Recovery reporting to the State.
• Ensures that recorded activity complies with University and State of NJ regulations, GAAP, and other applicable external restrictions.
• Assists as a resource for University departments regarding fringe benefit information and compliance.
• Provides support in the preparation of fringe benefit reporting and payments to the State, and fringe benefit rates to the federal government.
• Collaborates with the Office for Research Core Services on service center / core facility rate reviews, biennial studies, and compliance monitoring.
• Analyzes and compiles data for financial reports, surveys, and audits in support of senior leadership, including SEFA / SESA reporting.
• Prepares and / or assists surveys and reports required by external agencies and authoritative bodies.
• Provides recommendations on analyses, reports, methodologies, systems, and data.
• Supports journal entries in the GL and project ledger, reconciles project-only fund types 155, 156, and 157, ensures year-end balances are accurate, and educates departments on correcting errors.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing tasks in FCCS in coordination with University Accounting.
• Understands and reconciles balance sheet natural accounts related to fringe benefit accounting.
• Assists with external auditor requests, Uniform Guidance audit support, the HERD survey, SALCAL, and other Cost Analysis team surveys.
• Participates in the HCM implementation and assists with testing and troubleshooting related to future fringe accounting and reporting.
• Maintains knowledge of Oracle Financials, Tableau, and Microsoft Office products
• Pulls and analyzes data as appropriate.
• Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned by Senior Leadership.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

06

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

77919.480

Mid Range Salary

96454.480

Maximum Salary

114989.480

Offer Information

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.

Benefits

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

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description

URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications / Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2283

Posting Open Date

11 / 06 / 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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address :