Project Accountant: Budget & Reconciliation Expert

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

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.