Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Specialist
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	IPO-Budget & Accounting
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Business Specialist for Intuitional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position reports directly to the Associate Director IP&O Budget & Finance for Intuitional Planning & Operations (IP&O) centralized Support Services unit. Among the key duties of this position are the following Overseeing state-wide (NB, Nwk, Camden & RBHS) centralized general accounting. reconciliations, billing activities, reporting, analysis, etc. the Business Specialist, provides financial oversight and oversees financial services activities related to various service billings. Provides centralized accounting services to the Division of Intuitional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Analyzes and reviews financial data, prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end billing reports. Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable regulations, and university policies and procedures. Performs professional work requiring specialized to general knowledge in one or more fields of accounting/finance and a solid understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology, and applied bases in area of specialization.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
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	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 and practices. A minimum of two years relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Good communication skills, and computer literacy. Ability to think strategically, handle complex organizational detail, and negotiate and resolve conflict. Excellent presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with the operation, maintenance and financial requirements Institutional Planning & Operations entities preferred
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0750
Posting Open Date	03/22/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	33 Knightsbridge Rd

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