Accountant II

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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: 400057 Medicine M&D-Gastroentrol Div Work Shift: UR
- Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URG 109 H Compensation Range: $27.16 - $38.03 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: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant to provide comprehensive financial management for post-award grant support /institutional financial management support, primarily for Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Pulmonary Critical Care. Support may be leveraged for other Department of Medicine divisions as operational needs evolve. This mid-level position plays a critical role in providing comprehensive financial management for sponsored and institutional funds.

Accountant II supports faculty and division leadership through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, post-award administration, account reconciliation, reporting, and stewardship of financial resources while ensuring compliance with University and sponsor requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Account Reconciliation Establish and reconcile sponsored research and institutional financial accounts, including unrestricted operating, gift, endowment, designated, carry forward accounts. Assemble ledgers and perform monthly financial reconciliations using URGEMS, UR Financials (Workday), and other University financial systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of sponsored and institutional accounts.

Monitor sponsored projects and departmental budgets, expenditures, payroll, encumbrances, and funding distributions to ensure appropriate stewardship of sponsored and institutional resources. Research and resolve financial discrepancies, prepare journal entries, process Workday financial transactions and approvals, and maintain accurate financial records and financial tracking systems in support of sound fiscal management. Analyze account activity and financial trends to identify opportunities for improved financial performance, operational efficiencies, and proactive financial planning.

Provide recommendations to Division leadership regarding fiscal risks, budget variances, and corrective action Financial Reporting, Analysis & Compliance Prepare and distribute financial reports, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for faculty, Division leadership, and Department leadership to support strategic planning and informed financial decision-making. Analyze financial performance, spending trends, budget variances, and projections; identify fiscal risks and opportunities; and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and long-term planning.

Prepare sponsor financial reports, invoices, drawdowns, and financial account closeouts, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting. Review and process financial transactions and University forms, including travel reimbursements, SIRs, requisitions, purchase orders, cost center billings, Vivarium charges, and other financial documents in accordance with University policies and procedures. Review expenditures for allowability, budget availability, appropriate funding sources, and compliance with sponsor requirements, University policies, financial regulations, and internal controls governing sponsored and institutional funds.

Support proposal budget development, sponsor progress…