Accounting Manager II

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $145K 💻 Finance 🗓️ June 18th, 2026

GAAP Rive

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Rutgers University is hiring an Accounting Manager II for the Office of the University Controller. This role manages and supervises daily accounting operations, specializing in general ledger and project functions related to endowments and restricted gifts. The manager ensures accurate financial data analysis, reconciliation, policy implementation, and client service while overseeing a small team.

Highlights

Manage operations of the Restricted & Endowment Funds department.
Ensure endowment income distribution aligns with university guidelines.
Perform monthly reconciliations between Oracle GL, Fundriver, and Northern Trust.
Analyze and classify cash and investments for financial reporting.
Oversee reconciliation of general ledger and project sub-ledger balances.
Process and approve new project requests for restricted and endowment funds.
Provide customer service by resolving financial issues and liaising with Rutgers University Foundation.
Supervise two employees, including hiring, firing, and evaluations.
Required skills include knowledge of GAAP/GASB, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and proficiency with accounting software and systems, preferably Oracle Cloud and ERP.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, and five years of progressive professional experience in financial/accounting functions.
Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree or CPA, experience with ERP systems and endowment accounting, and previous supervisory experience.
Salary range: $94,492 to $144,715 annually.
Position is full time with potential hybrid work arrangements and requires flexibility during fiscal year-end closing periods.
Employment includes benefits such as medical, dental, retirement plans, paid leave, and educational benefits.