Junior Accountant — Reconciliations & Payroll Liaison

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

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.