Unit Specialist

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a Unit Specialist in the Division of Life Sciences within SAS. The role monitors expenditures, analyzes financial data, ensures GAAP compliance, and supports day-to-day operations and policy development.

It requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, with hybrid work options. Eligible candidates will join a large, mission-driven campus in New Jersey with comprehensive benefits and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field plus two years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.
• Knowledge of GAAP concepts and financial reporting.
• Computer literacy, specifically with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, verifies, and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds, prepares financial statements reflecting status of programs and activities.
• Analyzes financial data and prepares financial documents and reports for internal and external purposes.
• Ensures compliance with University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains database to capture employee and historical data.
• Provides assistance in the day-to-day operations and development of DLS policies and procedures.
• Performs special tasks and projects for management as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison to ensure the integration of DLS business activities across departments and within University structure.
• Works under general supervision, within established parameters, with few direct instructions.
• Performs professional work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles and practices ( GAAP ), and a good understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of accounting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Job description

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The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS ) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff.

Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan . Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Unit Specialist for the Division of Life Sciences department within the School of Arts and Sciences.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Monitors, verifies, and reconciles expenditures of budgeted funds, prepares financial statements reflecting status of programs and activities.
• Analyzes financial data and prepares financial documents and reports for internal and external purposes.
• Ensures compliance with University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains database to capture employee and historical data.
• Provides assistance in the day-to-day operations and development of DLS policies and procedures.
• Performs special tasks and projects for management as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison to ensure the integration of DLS business activities across departments and within University structure.
• Works under general supervision, within established parameters, with few direct instructions. Carries out routine and non-routine tasks with occasional review of work outputs by supervisor.
• Performs professional work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles and practices ( GAAP ), and a good understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology, and applied bases of accounting.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Salary Details

$25 - $30 per hour

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

40 hours per week

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field plus two years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer literacy, specifically with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and State grant regulations.

Posting Details

Posting Open Date

10/08/2026

Posting Close Date

10/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Unit Specialist Posting Number 26TM0366 Department Division of Life Sciences Overview The School of Arts and Sciences ( SAS ) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, social, physical and life sciences and over 100 different majors, plus programs, centers, bureaus and institutes. SAS has a membership of over 2,000 permanent and temporary faculty (instructional and research), teaching and graduate assistants, part-time lecturers, and post-doctoral appointees, and over 500 administrative staff. Arts and Sciences delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the School. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency. Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan . Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field plus two years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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