Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Specialist
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	School of Business - Cmd
Overview	Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 7,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 1,100 faculty and staff members located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The campus thrives with a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. The university is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine consistently ranks Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university. The Rutgers School of Business-Camden’s (RSBC) mission is to develop ethical, inclusive, and transformative business leaders. As one of two leading business schools in Rutgers University, RSBC is deeply entrenched as a key partner with South Jersey corporations and communities. Our excellent faculty are subject matter experts whose intellectual contributions enrich academia and the practice of business. RSBC’s graduate and undergraduate programs reflect a healthy mix of on-campus and online programs that develop our workforce and future leaders with most current business knowledge and practice. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our student, faculty, and staff, as well as how we create an inclusive environment that delivers rich learning opportunities and experiences and cares for the whole person. RSBC’s location provides access to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies in the New Jersey-Philadelphia region. The Small Business Development Center and Professional and Executive Education (PEER) units provide value-added partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders that enrich both our teaching and research. The integration of excellence in teaching, research, and service positions RSBC as a powerhouse at a regional and national level.
Posting Summary	Reporting to the Budget Manager, the Business Specialist at Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) provides business and accounting assistance in a variety of tasks, including the processing of various financial documents and journal entries, accruals, payroll, and accounts receivable. This position also assists with reconciliations for multiple accounts monthly, including maintaining records and reports. This position ensures the accurate and timely process of payroll for employees at RSBC, Professional and Executive Education, and Small Business Development Center, including the troubleshooting of salary and payroll discrepancies and consulting directly with the Budget Manager accordingly. The position also compiles and analyzes expenditures; prepares raw financial data for analysis; and prepares reports as requested. This position will also be responsible for the student billing process and procedures of the Professional MBA Program and Executive Education Programs, including resolving student billing and AP inquiries. Further, the Business Specialist completes additional duties as assigned consistent with the mission, vision, and role of the school. Working under general supervision, within established work parameters, with few direct instructions, the Business Specialist completes routine and non-routine tasks with occasional review of work outputs by supervisor. Additionally, professional work requires knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices, as well as a good understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of accounting.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary	Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary	58867.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	73298.000
Annual Maximum Salary	87729.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and practices. Requires a minimum of two years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function in higher education
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires good communication skills, and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST4028
Posting Open Date	01/03/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
Location Details	Camden, NJ 08102

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement