Summary: 

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked 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 due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.  

Minimum Education & Experience: 

Requires a bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as well as accounting practices, policies, applied basis of accounting and contract compliance. Also requires a minimum of five years relevant experience in a grant or accounting function. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

Requires good interpersonal and communication skills for customer service contact. High functioning computer literacy to include proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook). Must be skilled in understanding database structure and can manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Master’s degree preferred. Experience working in a higher education environment strongly preferred. An in-depth understanding of the current Rutgers University Systems preferred. Strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle Hyperion Planning software, Tableau and advanced command of excel functions. Knowledge of research accounting principles (2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements) strongly preferred. 

Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234259