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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the Research Financial Services Department. As part of the Office for Research, this position will process customer payment activities, including receiving customer payments and electronic remittance advice, perform cash handling activities, and apply payments to sponsored projects as well as create check requests.
Key ResponsibilitiesResolves issues with accounts receivable balances, thoroughly investigating any account discrepancies by obtaining information from departments and sponsors.Prepares account receivable aging reports, monitors and analyzes accounts receivable balances, including creating reports that track payments and revenue received from customers.Manages collections from sponsors by evaluating payment plans, payment history and, if need be, contacting a sponsor collections department to receive payment.Works closely with the Letter of Credit supervisor and the grant analysts/accountants to maintain a working relationship with sponsor contacts responding to requests of unpaid receivables and payment of expenditures and events in the Financial Management System.Assists with audits on an as needed basis.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience that demonstrates understanding of GAAP.A minimum of two years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGood communication skills and computer literacy.Advanced Excel experience including pivot tables and V-look up required for reporting and analysis.Preferred QualificationsExperience in a non-profit or higher education setting. Experience in Oracle Financial Management System desired.Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements may apply.
Supplemental Questions* Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience that demonstrates understanding of GAAP?YesNo* Do you have a minimum of two years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function?YesNoRequired DocumentsResume/CVCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional DocumentsList of Professional References (contact Info)Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact us at 732.745.7378 or via email at ******** .
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