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Rutgers University

Accounting Manager II

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $91K - $140K

💻 Finance

🗓️ June 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Accounting Manager II for their Research Financial Services department. This role manages post-award administration for grants and contracts, supervises accountants, oversees financial reporting and compliance, and supports senior management in day-to-day operations.

Highlights
  • Manages post-award administration for assigned grants, contracts, and restricted funds.
  • Supervises professional accountants in Research Financial Services and reviews award setups in the University's General Ledger.
  • Ensures compliance of accounting transactions and submission of financial reports to sponsors.
  • Reviews and establishes award documents and assigns account numbers and budgets.
  • Oversees preparation and accuracy of financial and administrative reports to meet deadlines.
  • Monitors award status for analyses, reporting, and invoicing needs.
  • Develops staff in relationship management, conflict resolution, and technical skills.
  • Utilizes Microsoft Office Excel, Oracle, University's financial data warehouse, and sponsor-specific online systems.
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and five or more years of grant and contract accounting experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, relevant certifications (CRA, CFRA, CPA), and supervisory experience in a union environment.
  • Salary range: $91,297 to $139,821, with flexible compensation based on qualifications and experience.