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Rutgers University

Senior Accountant

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $78K - $115K

💻 Finance

🗓️ August 1st, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Senior Accountant for the University Controller's Office. The role involves analyzing and reviewing financial data, preparing financial statements and reports for internal and external use, ensuring compliance with GAAP and university policies, and assisting with audits and year-end closings.

Highlights

  • Analyze and review financial data, prepare financial statements and reports.
  • Interpret and implement accounting policies according to GAAP and university guidelines.
  • Maintain accountability over general ledger accounts and prepare various financial schedules and reports.
  • Perform year-end closing responsibilities and assist auditors during financial statement audits.
  • Assist in preparation of Annual Financial Statements, IPEDS reports, ACFR, and Middle State Surveys.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Oracle Cloud GL, Smart View, and Tableau required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field plus five years of relevant experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP/GASB and higher education accounting preferred.
  • Advanced degree or CPA certification preferred.
  • Salary range: $77,919.48 to $114,989.48 annually, with competitive and flexible compensation packages.