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    Senior Staff Accountant - Rochester, United States - Rochester Institute of Technology

    Rochester Institute of Technology
    Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Senior Staff Accountant
    8730BR
    Finance & Administration
    Payroll & Accounts Payable Services

    Job Summary
    Please be advised that this position is temporarily funded with the anticipated end date of February 1, 2026. The position may be extended, depending on funding availability.


    Provide direct accounting and finance support to Payroll & Accounts Payable Services (PAPS) responsible for processing university bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls; supplier payments including employee reimbursements and student refunds; and, payroll tax reporting.

    Perform a wide range of complex accounting and financial reporting tasks supporting PAPS including timely and accurate reconciliations of high-volume employee and employer payroll and benefit balance sheet accounts and other in-depth analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting.

    Deliver excellent quality service to students, faculty, staff and external customers.


    Job Responsibilities:


    Analyze employee and employer payroll and benefit balance sheet accounts monthly to determine if account balances are reasonable; examine supporting documents to ensure that transactions are correctly recorded and supported by appropriate documentation and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

    Initiate corrective action including preparation of journal entries as required. Review and approve all electronic payment requests of $50K or more made by HR to benefit providers.
    Perform a full range of miscellaneous payables accounting responsibilities including: 1) for all legal entities, print and process payment runs for suppliers, students and employees, including electronic and checks. Print off-cycle payroll checks as needed; 2) process void check files for transmission to the bank; 2) record transactions paid via wire transfer monthly prior to the month-end close; 3) maintain all logs and archive applicable reports relevant to payment runs; 4) review reports prior to scheduled supplier payment runs for invoices on hold and work with AP Director to resolve; and 5) process prepayments when required by the supplier and clear the balance sheet account when the goods/services have been received, ensuring that the payment is applied correctly to the purchase order. Take appropriate action to resolve issues as they are identified.

    Prepare fiscal year-end projections for benefit expenses; recommend and execute corrections ensuring that the Universitys financial statements are correctly stated.

    In accordance with NYS Abandoned Property Law, prepare University reporting for dormant accounts to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller.

    Prepare and distribute letters for outstanding payables checks; follow up on returned mail; request replacement checks; and, maintain accurate records.

    Work closely with Accounting & Financial Reporting Sr.

    Staff Accountants to resolve outstanding issues to ensure that the Universitys balances sheet (both cash and liability accounts) are correctly stated.

    Prepare quarterly diesel tax refund request to New York State.

    Perform various tasks to support the bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll as required and assist with annual Form W-2 and 1099 preparation.

    Complete special projects as assigned by PAPS management.

    Participate in a minimum of 40 hours of training/professional development annually (or a pro rata amount based on standard working hours).

    Training must be applicable to the employees role current within the Controllers Division with the intent of enhancing


    Required Qualifications:

    Education/Experience:
    BS in Accounting or Business Administration or Accounting required


    OR
    an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Four or five years related accounting experience with knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
    Well-developed analytical skills required.
    Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Access


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Knowledge of Oracle or PeopleSoft HRMS/Payroll and Financial applications
    Prior experience with large, complex payroll and payables operations, payroll tax and abandoned property reporting

    Department/College Description
    Finance & Administration
    Controller's Office
    Payroll & Accounts Payable Services

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education/Experience:
    BS in Accounting or Business Administration or Accounting required


    OR
    an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Four or five years related accounting experience with knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
    Well-developed analytical skills required.
    Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Access


    Professional Area:

    Employment Category:
    Fulltime

    Staff Job Function:

    Wage Band:
    $ $69700

    Hourly/Salary Minimum:
    $41600

    Hourly/Salary Maximum:
    $69700

    How to Apply
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    Additional Details

    Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities.

    Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.

    D. programs.

    A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering.

    As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

    Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world.

    RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium.

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    As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages.

    These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs.

    More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at:

    RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov


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    Hourly/Salary Maximum:

    69700

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