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):** 445 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 240320 Warner School of Education Work Shift: Range: UR URG 109 Compensation Range: $55,955.00 - $78,336.00 _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:** Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration and working closely with the Grants and Contracts Administrator, performs professional accounting work, post-award grant/gift administration, and financial reporting for the Warner School. Responsibilities include ledger reconciliation, purchasing, financial reporting, cost analysis and distribution, classification of accounts and funds, analysis of accounting systems, sponsored programs accounting, and effort allocation for all Warner programs and accounts, with primary oversight of grant and gift accounts. RESPONSIBILITIES: Post Award Grant and Gift Budget Administration + Administers post-award budgets and financial reporting for federal, foundation, and other funding bodies, ensuring tasks are accomplished on time and in compliance with university, federal and sponsor guidelines. + Maintains financial monitoring systems, including projections, reconciliation, effort management and PI reports for grants and special projects. + Establishes grant accounts, ensuring alignment with approved budget and sponsor regulations. + Meets regularly with PIs and account managers; reports on the status of grant activities, budget and future balances. + Prepares reports and financial statements regarding status of sponsored projects. + Keeps Grants and Contracts Administrator apprised of budget concerns, and upcoming deadlines, including budget period end dates for both main grant and subawards. + Works with the Office for Research and Accounting Standards (ORACS) to prepare and submit financial reports and account closeouts. Handles financial reporting inquiries from both internal & external constituents Accounting and Financial Monitoring + Performs analyses and tests necessary to ascertain integrity of accounting data, account balances, and timeliness of reporting. Makes day-to-day interpretations and decisions on the accounting treatment / allocation of financial transactions, with particular attention to special projects, gifts and sponsored project accounts. + Maintains systems for account reconciliation. Completes monthly reporting and reconciliation; research and resolve problems or variances. Monitors and reports on tuition, financial aid, salary and benefits. + Prepares routine and special reports upon request, indicating the current or projected status of funds. + Performs cost finding analyses for use in recommending rates for redistribution of costs or recovery from third party sponsored programs. + Monitors special purpose funds. Establishes accounting classifications, and prepares reports on the status of such funds for principal investigators and leadership. Develops systems of controls. + Develops and recommends policies and procedures related to accounting systems and financial reporting. Prepares instruction for changes in accounting systems. + Support financial monitoring of the complex tuition system for all Warner students. Monitor the timely and accurate processing of waivers (totaling close to $6M/yr.), review monthly tuition management reports and resolve any discrepancies. Create and update reports and projections on tuition and aid. Financial and Personnel Transactions + Originates, or authorizes financial and personnel transactions, including for sponsored programs. Confirms affordability, appropriateness, and allocation of expenses and effort. + Prepares, reviews, approves and monitors invoices on grant and gift programs; monitors and submits for payment of subaward invoices. + Creates and routes personal action forms for faculty and staff. + Approves graduate appointments, confirming affordability and allocation of effort/expenses. + Makes recommendations regarding preferred purchasing methods, aligned with institutional and sponsored program guidelines. + Monitor changes in faculty & staff effort distributions and proactively process the appropriate personnel action forms. + Meets regularly with research, finance and administrative teams to provide updates and address potential challenges. + Coordinate effort reporting and certification requirements: Effort certification in myURHR, Summer Salary certifications, etc. + Work with the building administrator and IT to verify space and equipment data in URSpace QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required. + At least three years as staff accountant or relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. + Accounting knowledge, skills and experience required. + Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail required. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook Excel, PowerPoint and accounting systems required. + Previous grant administration experience preferred. + Familiarity with Workday / UR grant and financial management systems preferred + Continuous Learning for Administrators of Sponsored Programs (CLASP) certification ¿ required within 1 year. **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.