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Accountant III, Financial Management

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Accountant III, Financial Management
Classification Title Accountant III (Non-exempt)
Department Financial Management
Posting Number R250030
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55889
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N/E.3
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Financial Management within Business Services at the University at Buffalo is seeking an Accountant. In this role you will work directly with the Director of Non-Sponsored RF Accounting Group.

In this role you will be responsible for:
  • Accounts Closeouts – Analyze RF Business System Account Closeout report by Item Type to determine when accounts can be closed
  • RF Account Establishment – Establish all new RF Accounts with the RF Business System. Perform a comprehensive annual Account setup process at the beginning of each fiscal year.
  • Participate in the establishment and development of the Annual RF Indirect Cost accounts
  • Budget Transfers – Process budget transfers between accounts, funding financial commitments from master account. Analyze Abstract reports to ensure Budget Transfers are completed successfully.
  • Royalty Process – Process Royalty payments to input AP payment into the RF Business System.
  • Manage Non-Sponsored group email box – Maintain all items in the inbox by facilitating responses to inquiries (i.e. Budget Transfers, Accounts inquiries, etc.) in a timely manner.
  • Cash Transfers – Process cash transfers in the RF Business System with prepared report.


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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience or a combination of work experience and education.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $49,500 - $52,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exact hours TBD
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information

Contact's Name Kelly Stich
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Administrative Staff Assistant
Contact's Email stcih@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-6074
Posting Dates

Posted 02/17/2025
Deadline for applicants 04/14/2025
Date to be filled
References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents