State University of New York at Buffalo
Project Accountant
State University of New York at Buffalo, Oregon, Wisconsin, United States, 53575
Project Accountant - University Facilities Finance Department
University Facilities Finance Department is seeking a meticulous and analytical Project Accountant to support the financial integrity of projects through accurate reporting and robust reconciliation processes. This role ensures that all financial transactions align with accounting standards, organizational policies/procedures, and multiple business reporting systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial transparency and supporting project success.
Responsibilities
Reconcile project related financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and interdepartmental charges.
Perform monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reconciliations of project accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between project budgets, actuals, and various business systems.
Maintain detailed records of reconciliations and adjustments for audit and compliance purposes.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial data aligns with operational progress and milestones.
Monitor project budgets to ensure sufficient funds are available for final purchases, payroll, etc.
Prepare and analyze project cost reports, variance analysis, and statements.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree with 2 years or Bachelors degree with 1 year of experience with account reconciliations, general understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills (use of logical (IF, AND , OR), lookup ( VLOOKUP ) formulas, applying and customizing filters, creating and modifying pivot tables) is a must.
Demonstrated organization, time management, and problem solving skills.
Excellent writing skills to clearly articulate to other staff the problem found and how to correct it.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Benefits Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research‑intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the
University at Buffalo .
Equal Opportunity Employer University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266.
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Responsibilities
Reconcile project related financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and interdepartmental charges.
Perform monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reconciliations of project accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between project budgets, actuals, and various business systems.
Maintain detailed records of reconciliations and adjustments for audit and compliance purposes.
Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial data aligns with operational progress and milestones.
Monitor project budgets to ensure sufficient funds are available for final purchases, payroll, etc.
Prepare and analyze project cost reports, variance analysis, and statements.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree with 2 years or Bachelors degree with 1 year of experience with account reconciliations, general understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills (use of logical (IF, AND , OR), lookup ( VLOOKUP ) formulas, applying and customizing filters, creating and modifying pivot tables) is a must.
Demonstrated organization, time management, and problem solving skills.
Excellent writing skills to clearly articulate to other staff the problem found and how to correct it.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Benefits Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research‑intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the
University at Buffalo .
Equal Opportunity Employer University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone 716-645-2266.
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