Junior Accountant

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SUNY location pay: $4,000 annually

Full-time appointment

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Junior Accountant to support accounting operations in the Accounting Services department on a full-time basis. The role focuses on reconciliation, rate development, payroll processing, and COA maintenance in a SUNY environment.

The incumbent will act as a liaison with departments, participate in data gathering and analysis, and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with SUNY policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• One (1) year of professional, full-time experience with financial reconciliations.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Rate Development & Maintenance: Work with Departments in the development of conference rates. Maintain a database for IFR rate related information.
• Process Payroll Transactions & Stakeholder Management: Review PDME/Payroll and Expense transactions. Liaise with Departments, VP areas, and Human Resources to resolve system errors and/or issues with regard to PDME and Expense Transfers.
• Chart of Account & Policy Maintenance: Assist with the maintenance of all COA documents and ensure they are loaded to PeopleSoft.
• Departmental Liaison: Answer departmental questions about reports and accounting transactions.
• Transaction Reconciliation & Troubleshooting: Review and reconcile pass-through re-charge accounts and correct anomalies.
• Additional Duties as Assigned: Other duties or projects as appropriate.

Job description

Job Description - Junior Accountant (2602699)

Junior Accountant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• One (1) year of professional, full-time experience working with financial reconciliations.
• In lieu of the professional experience, a CPA candidate that has passed all 4 exams may be considered.
• Professional experience working with a financial database management system (i.e. PeopleSoft Finance, Oracle Finance).
• Advanced computer skills including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Excel and MS Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role.
• Experience working with Oracle/PeopleSoft.
• Additional one (1) year of professional, full-time experience working with financial reconciliations.
• Professional experience running queries in relational databases (MS Access, etc.).

Brief Description of Duties

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for performing various accounting-related duties that are consistent with SUNY policies and accounting principles. The incumbent will be a key resource for stakeholders with regards to State transactions and guidelines and should possess experience gathering, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial information.

• Rate Development & Maintenance: Work with Departments in the development of conference rates. Maintain a database for IFR rate related information.
• Process Payroll Transactions & Stakeholder Management: Review PDME/Payroll and Expense transactions. Work with Departments, VP areas, and Human Resources to resolve system errors and/or issues with regard to PDME and Expense Transfers. Act as liaison between stakeholders and the Human Resources/Payroll office. Import files to SUNY FMS.
• Chart of Account & Policy Maintenance: Assist with the maintenance of all (COA) Chart of Accounts (SBAM, PeopleSoft, & SUNY,) including all level tables. (PS may include FSA, SBF and RF). Ensure all COA documents are loaded to PeopleSoft. Assist in the review and submission request to SUNY for new accounts and account changes. Assist with ERAS Policy maintenance.
• Departmental Liaison: Answer departmental questions about reports and accounting transactions.
• Transaction Reconciliation & Troubleshooting: Review and reconcile pass-through re-charge accounts to ensure transactions are processed appropriately. Work with respective areas to correct and prevent anomalies.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned: Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Location and Schedule

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Accounting Services

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift Shift Hours : 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Number

2602699

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Job Title

Junior Accountant

Commitment to Diversity

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA.