Project Accountant

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a meticulous Project Accountant to support the financial integrity of university projects. The role focuses on accurate reporting, detailed reconciliations, and alignment of financial data with project milestones.

The position reports to the Senior Project Accountant and involves collaborating with project managers, maintaining audit-ready records, and ensuring funds are available for final purchases and payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent.
• Experience with project accounting and cost reporting preferred.
• Strong reconciling and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling project-related financial transactions and interdepartmental charges.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reconciliations of project accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies between budgets, actuals, and systems.
• Maintain detailed reconciliation records for audit purposes.
• Collaborate with project managers to align financial data with milestones.
• Monitor project budgets to ensure funds are available for purchases and payroll.
• Prepare and analyze project cost reports and variances.

Skills

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Interdepartmental coordination

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Excel (advanced)

Job description

University Facilities Finance Department is seeking a meticulous and analytical Project Accountant to support the financial integrity of projects through accurate reporting and robust reconciliation processes. This role ensures that all financial transactions align with accounting standards, organizational polices/procedures, and multiple business reporting systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial transparency and supporting project success.

This role reports directly to the Senior Project Accountant. Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reconcile project related financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and interdepartmental charges.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reconciliations of project accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between project budgets, actuals, and various business systems.
• Maintain detailed records of reconciliations and adjustments for audit and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial data aligns with operational progress and milestones.
• Monitor project budgets to ensure sufficient funds are available for final purchases, payroll, etc.
• Prepare and analyze project cost reports, variance analysis, and statements.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University At Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities