Business Specialist

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Business Specialist to provide financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational support for an academic unit. Reporting to the Business Manager, you will prepare financial analyses, budgets, forecasts, and coordinate financial activities that support informed decision‑making.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration and at least two years of relevant experience, plus strong proficiency in

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field with GAAP knowledge.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in financial/accounting functions.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy; proficient with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual operating budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial reports.
• Perform financial analyses and budget-to-actual variance analyses.
• Coordinate financial transactions with Accounting & Shared Services, Procurement, HR and Payroll.
• Support month-end/year-end close and continuous improvement of FP&A processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Details

Business Specialist

Ranked #46 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.

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Business Specialist. The Business Specialist provides financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational support for assigned academic or administrative units within Rutgers University-Camden. Reporting to the Business Manager, the position serves as an integral member of the team by preparing financial analyses, developing budget and forecast documentation, monitoring financial performance, and coordinating operational financial activities that support informed decision-making.

Working collaboratively with department leadership, faculty, staff, and central administrative offices, the Business Specialist assists in the preparation of annual operating budgets, monthly forecasts, financial reports, budget-to-actual analyses, personnel funding analyses, and resource planning activities. The position prepares financial documentation, maintains planning models and workpapers, supports compliance with University policies and procedures, and coordinates financial transactions and operational processes with Accounting & Shared Services, Procurement, Human Resources, Payroll, and other University partners.

The Business Specialist contributes to sound fiscal stewardship by identifying financial discrepancies, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end activities, and ensuring the timely preparation of financial documentation. The position also participates in continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business processes while supporting the implementation of standardized FP&A methodologies, tools, and best practices across the organization.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary: 68278.480

Mid Range Salary: 84393.980

Maximum Salary: 100509.480

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5

Standard Hours: 37.50

Daily Work Shift: Day

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, 2024. 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.

Union Description: URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree preferably 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 (GAAP). Also requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills and computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Must be skilled in understanding database structure and have the ability to manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis. Knowledge and experience with journal entries, financial statement preparation, and general accounting concepts are also required.

Ability to work independently and to exercise confidentiality and discretion in the operational decision-making process.

Equipment Utilized: Specialized equipment for the incumbent will be in the shape of the software identified above.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1799

Posting Open Date: 09/24/2026

Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Camden

City: Camden

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Immunization Requirements

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-Discrimination-statement