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: 400151 Urology M&D Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 Compensation Range: $60,431.00 - $84,603.00 _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:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides specialized support in various complex accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, General Accounting and the like. Prepares specialized reports and analyses. Submits recommendations for improved operations. Develops and installs difficult accounting systems, methods, procedures, and controls. Balances complex accounts. Prepares complex federal, local or state reports. Provides interpretation of accounts, methods and records for managers and officers. May provide work leadership to lower level accounting personnel on complex assignments, projects or tasks. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Reviews complex financial data processed through accounting systems to isolate problem areas. Analyzes problems and makes recommendations for modifying or developing new segments of accounting system, including associated accounts, records, reports and controls for approval at higher levels. Prepares instruction for complex changes in accounting systems, interprets accounting systems data output to the Finance Department staff, provides consultative service to University officials and, as required, trains academic and administrative staff in accounting matters related to respective areas and advises and interprets accounting/budgeting relationships for them. + Designs financial reports and statements for University management, reflecting fiscal operations of specific programs, interprets trends and projects data into the future, and prepares reports for submission to Federal and State agencies regarding status of sponsored projects. + Performs complex cost finding analyses for use in recommending rates for redistribution of costs or recovery from third party sponsored programs. + 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 of financial transactions. + Monitors special purpose funds. Establishes accounting classifications and prepares reports in the status of such funds for department, investigators and deans. Develops systems of controls. + 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 University accounting system. + Organizes schedules and may supervise the work of subordinate technical and clerical employees engaged in a variety of accounting procedures. Assists or advises other Accountants on more difficult problems and interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent and 5 years of professional accounting experience required + Or equivalent combination of education and experience **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 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. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. 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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.