Lead Accounting Specialist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads the preparation and coordination of the quarterly University consolidated financial statements, annual footnote disclosures, and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Coordinates organizational participation in the annual consolidated external financial statement audit. Manages and maintains effective communication between internal leadership and external constituents. Supports leadership by acting as one of the primary liaisons for the external auditors.
• Collaborates directly with varying levels of finance leadership throughout the University, acting as a subject matter expert, and providing recommendations on financial reporting initiatives, accounting management systems, methods, procedures and controls. Develops and/or modifies major policies and procedures for financial reporting and cost analysis in specialized areas.
• Develops and maintains detailed analysis of various statistical and financial information to be used for financial reporting at the University consolidated level. Performs analysis and tests to ascertain integrity of accounting data, account balances and timeliness of reporting. Makes day-to-day interpretations and decisions on the accounting treatment of financial transactions.
• Functions as a team leader within the department, setting goals, developing processes and providing guidance and constructive performance assessment. Supervises one or more lower level staff members and provides training and guidance on general ledger account classifications, journal entry processing and related accruals, account reconciliations, lease accounting, financial system diagnostics and all reporting and analyses as required.
• Assumes responsibility for special projects involving financial analysis, system implementations, new accounting regulations, etc. Plans and recommends changes, establishes time lines and activity plans, and coordinates the work efforts of any subordinate staff and team members.
• Keeps abreast of new Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) accounting pronouncements and accounting practices as they relate to the higher education and health care industries.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and 7 years of accounting experience required
• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.  This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.