Project Accountant

Agupdate; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and retirement plan

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a meticulous Project Accountant in the Facilities Finance department to support the financial integrity of projects through accurate reporting, reconciliations, and collaboration with project managers.

The role focuses on aligning transactions with policies and multiple reporting systems, maintaining transparency, and supporting project success across monthly and quarterly cycles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2 years or Bachelor’s with 1 year of experience with account reconciliations, general understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills (IF, AND, OR, VLOOKUP) and pivot tables for analysis.
• Demonstrated organization, time management, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent writing skills to clearly articulate issues and corrections to staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• 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 for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between budgets, actuals, and business systems.
• Maintain detailed records of reconciliations and adjustments for audits.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial data aligns with progress and milestones.
• Monitor project budgets to ensure funds are available for final purchases and payroll.
• Prepare and analyze project cost reports, variance analysis, and statements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Associate degree with 2 years of reconciliations experience

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year reconciliations experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Project Accountant

Position Title: Project Accountant

Department: Facilities Finance

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63626

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Legal & Equality

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree with 2 years or Bachelors degree with 1 year of experience with account reconciliations, general understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes.
2. Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills (use of logical (IF, AND, OR), lookup (VLOOKUP) formulas, applying and customizing filters, creating and modifying pivot tables) is a must.
3. Demonstrated organization, time management, and problem solving skills.
4. Excellent writing skills to clearly articulate to other staff the problem found and how to correct it.
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Kimberly Ferry

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Senior Project Accountant

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 07/29/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 08/31/2026