Recruitment/Posting Title Accounting Manager II, Accounting and External Reporting Job Category Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing Department UFA-Accounting Operations 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 https://finance.rutgers.edu/.  Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Accounting Manager II, Accounting and External Reporting for UFA-Accounting Operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting and External Reporting in the Office of the University Controller, the Accounting Manager II, is responsible for the shared oversight, coordination and preparation of the Audited Financial Statements and related footnotes, the supervision of personnel, as well as a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), within university and governmental policies and procedures in analyzing the financial operations.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Manages assigned areas of the operation and preparation of the audited financial statements within the Oracle Cloud reporting system, working together with central and campus unit accounting personnel to ensure management discussion and analysis (MD&A), statements, footnotes, and supplementary information are complete and properly presented and formatted. Supervises two senior accountants responsible for financial accounting, reporting and related balance sheet reconciliations. Handles annual Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) submission for the New Brunswick, Newark and Camden campuses. Assists with troubleshooting help desk questions related to financial activities and operations within University Accounting providing financial assistance to the University community. Handles calculation entries and footnote support related to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 68 – Accounting for Pensions and GASB 75 -Other Postemployment related benefits. Manages the preparation of a variety of financial reports and analyses for use by senior management and other areas within the University. Prepares financial reports required by the State of New Jersey for the University Behavioral Health (UBHC) unit on an annual basis. Works with external auditors directly in responding to their inquiries and responsible for various prepared by client schedules during the audit of the financial statements. Works with relevant units to gather financial data related to agreements between parties, ensuring activity is recorded through journal entries in accordance with GAAP on an accrual basis. Implements new GASB standards by providing guidance, coordinating efforts, and ensuring compliance across relevant processes and systems. Reviews component units’ activity, records it in the general ledger and determines its presentation in the financial statements Assists in implementation of enhancements to Oracle products related to narrative and financial reporting, variance analyses and account reconciliations to optimize and streamline processes. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 91297.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 115559.00 Annual Maximum Salary 139821.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP