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: 400045 Neurology - MC Admin M&D Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 109 H Compensation 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:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides specialized support in various accounting function for the department. Creates tools to improve ability to manage department financial activities through use of advanced excel and in depth understanding and analysis of financials. Acts as Department Super User for Workday, P2P and budgeting system. Prepares onboarding and training updates for the Finance Team. Researches, designs and builds programs to efficiently and effectively manage the processes and functions of the finance office. Assists with preparation of operating and capital budgets and performs financial reporting and analysis across all activities for the department. Maintains current knowledge of university policies to ensure adherence. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Prepares and distributes routine reports including consolidated division and department financial reports, personnel distribution and faculty productivity reports. Utilizes UR Financials, Tableau, Cognos/URHR, and other University systems as necessary to gather data for reporting. Develops new reports to target department strategic initiatives and financial objectives. Interprets trends and variances for reporting and to take corrective action or make + recommendations on fiscal control to the Director of Finance and Program Administrator. + Performs monthly analysis and maintains financial reports on all non-grant accounts. The department currently holds approximately 160 accounts related to professional medical accounts for hospital activities with Strong Memorial Hospital (SMH), Medical Faculty Group (MFG), educational activities in the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD), and professional + activities with outside organizations. Identifies and troubleshoots financial issues during monthly reconciliation. + Reconciles non-salary expenditures by reviewing University ledgers, Requests for Payment, Employee Expenses Reports and other supporting documentation. Reconciles checks, invoices & incentive payouts. Utilizes excel based shadow system for reconciliation process, in conjunction with Cognos/UR Financials, URHR/HRMS, and other diagnostic tools. Audits, analyze and reconcile ledger accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy of data. Uses judgment as to whether account balances are reasonable; + examines accounting documents to ascertain that transactions are properly supported in accordance with university policy and procedures. Creates ad hoc reports as necessary to understand and explain the financial activity of the Department. Initiate corrective action by preparing Journal Entries with proper supporting documentation in accordance to university policy. Works + with A/P and Procurement on a weekly basis to monitor vendor payments, purchase orders, SIRs, and payments are overseen in a timely manner. + Assist Finance Director with the preparation of capital, operating budgets and endowment reports. Creates templates and tools to aid in consistent approach across the department to the budget submission. Assists new administrators/AAs with UR financials processes as well as reporting. + Updates various spreadsheets on an ad-hoc and routine basis relating to ledger activity and financial projections utilizing Cognos, UR Financials, etc. Process journal entries/expense transfers as needed. Track and reconcile specific expenses as needed, such as outside rent leases, pharmacy and licenses. Helps with parking validation labels for the clinical and central departments. Assist with tracking of expenses for faulty and APPs. Develops a variety of spreadsheets on an ad-hoc basis; performs additional + financial/accounting duties as needed. + Maintains current knowledge of current accounting/procurement processes. Provides guidance and education to department personnel on financial and accounting policies and procedures including procurement and payment for goods and services, and allocation of costs. Other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Required:** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting + 3 years of relevant experience + or equivalent combination of education and experience + Strong analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail and value of data integrity. + Positive customer service attitude with strong communication skills, including written communications. + Shows initiative and resourcefulness in managing multiple priorities. + Takes responsibility for accomplishing their own work while maintaining confidentiality of information in a professional manner. + Microsoft Excel spreadsheet development experience. + Experience with UR financials and payroll procedures preferred. **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.