About University at Albany: Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.
Job Description: The Revenue Accountant is responsible for the management of the revenue accounting unit, including the supervision of two direct reports. The Revenue Accountant's primary duties include accurately accounting for all dollars billed, collected, and refunded within the University. This includes all funds collected and deposited into Income Fund Reimbursable (IFR) accounts and all revenue billed and collected by the Student Accounts Office.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee/supervise the revenue accounting unit
Reconcile the semi-monthly collections prior to distribution and disbursement.
Reconcile the Local Depository bank account to the cash receipts journal, cash disbursements journal, and general ledger on at least a monthly basis.
Generate and submit the annual Sole Custody report to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC).
Generate and submit campus Unclaimed Funds to the Office of the State Comptroller on an annual basis.
In conjunction with the Director of State Accounting, submit quarterly and annual Uniform Revenue Accounting System reports within one month of period end, specifically Accounts Receivable, Doubtful Accounts, Cash in Bank, CSV of Student Account Detail, and Bank Statement
Timely completion of ACH Transfers to DASNY, UAS, Empire Commons, Emergency Loan, and others on a semi-monthly or as needed basis.
In conjunction with the Director of State Accounting, complete and distribute reports to Campus Financial Managers monthly summarizing our Cash and A/R data, Historical Comparisons, Fringe and Interest Collections.
Work with appropriate campus offices to make timely and accurate tuition revenue projections.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience
Proficient in the Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability in effective communication (written and verbal)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks
Address your ability to work with a culturally diverse population in your application
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA
5-7 years of accounting experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with the Uniform Revenue Accounting System (URAS)
Experience in a large college or university setting
Supervision experience
Additional Information: Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant for University Financial Analysis, SL4
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
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