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8746BR

Position Title:

Analyst

Organization:

Partnerships

Job Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide direct financial and accounting support to COS faculty and staff including distributing financial information, preparing projections and investigating and resolving issues ranging from straightforward to complex that often involve externally- and internally-funded accounts. Work closely with other departments, including Sponsored Programs Accounting, to ensure full resolution of issues and timely follow-up.

• Complete reconciliations and analysis of the College’s financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts, to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable university policies and other regulatory requirements. Resolve issues that range from straightforward to complex due to the size of the College, including the preparation of budget, journal, and funding entries. Regularly communicate financial information with department chairs, assistant/associate deans and Dean.

• Prepare complex compensation-related reconciliations and analyses, including: processing summer salary payments, reconciling sources of funds for academic year and summer salary and administrative stipends for faculty and all salary and wages for staff. Align data with the capacity model for faculty courses taught, during the academic year and summer, investigate discrepancies and elevate issues to the appropriate department head and/or Dean.

• Populate, review, and disseminate monthly departmental payroll reports to ensure faculty and staff are charged to the correct accounts with the appropriate level of effort, maintain accuracy of salary workbooks, and complete correcting journal and budget entries as needed. Reconcile permanently filled and open FTE budget and position details, elevate discrepancies to department chairs and/or Dean as appropriate. Maintain and update the capacity resource management and allocation model semi-annually. Work closely with department heads and provide analysis to the COS Sr. Financial Analyst to be presented to the COS Dean.

• Coordinate the University’s annual merit process for the College using Compensation Work Bench (CWB), including populating and distributing information to departments and compiling, consolidating and reconciling data college-wide. Work directly with department heads, assistant/associate deans, and the Dean to resolve differences and review final results. Prepare report with annual salary components college-wide in CWB for Dean’s final approval.

• Monitor and report on college cost share commitments for sponsored projects and COS secondary F&A distribution agreements.

• Distribute the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships monthly Grad reports to COS units. Prepare MS Grad Scholarship Analysis working closely with Sr. Associate Dean, MS program managers and admins to evaluate and monitor scholarship awards and predict future funding needs.

• Perform other accounting and financial analysis as requested by management.in support of the Colleges’ strategic goals ensuring that year-end results meet budget expectations.

• 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 employee’s role current within the Controller’s Division with the intent of enhancing overall knowledge as well as the specific skills, whether functional or technical, required to perform successfully in the position.

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

8746BR

College/Division:

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

Bachelors or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

118A

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related discipline OR equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.

• Five to six years progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and/or project accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA and/or CPA

• Experience in a not-for-profit or higher education setting.

• Hands-on post award grant administration experience along with knowledge of Federal OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and federal acquisitions regulations (FAR)

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products required; experience with an enterprise-wide financial applications software system

Shift:

Day

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Hybrid — Remote/On-campus

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of accounting transactions, providing accounting support and excellent service to College of Science (COS) faculty and staff, including: completing account reconciliations; processing journal entries; reviewing transactions to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements; accessing and distributing financial reports to college personnel; and, responding to customer inquiries regarding accounting processes. Prepare financial reporting and complex financial analysis for the COS, primarily focused on internally-funded accounts (operating, capital, gift, endowment, special projects, and discretionary accounts) and occasionally externally-funded accounts (grants and contracts), when the funding sources are intermingled.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

45700

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

76500