Accountant

Job Summary:

The accountant working with the Bursar will reconcile and monitor all student receivable third party billing accounts and collection agency activity as well as assist with federal and institute reporting requirements. The accountant is also responsible for supporting the Institutes human resources and finance functions around employee fringe benefits and compliance. The incumbent will track and monitor fringe benefit usage reconcile data manage purchasing and invoices related to employee compliance and assist with processes required for employees working outside of New York State.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity science and technology together to address societys greatest cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry disciplined practice and hands-on application. Our strategic plan RPI Forward charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.Explore the RPI Forward plan.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY RPI is home tofive schools 32 research centers three makerspaces an observatory one of the worlds fastest supercomputers and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent in accounting business administration or related fields and experience in a relevant accounting environment

Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word and Access).
• Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles theories and concepts.
• Ability to analyze a diverse range of issues or problems including the research of relevant materials and the comparison and verification of information.
• Ability to provide resolutions using broad application of professional knowledge or to present options for resolution when problems are outside area of responsibility.
• Ability to interact with administrators throughout the campus.
• Good interpersonal skills the ability to work independently at times and the ability to obtain cooperation of other through negotiation and persuasion.

Preferred Knowledge Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FASB and not-for-profit guidelines and GAAP
• Knowledge of Banner software.

Representative Job Duties:

Shift:

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range: $62400 - $69500

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process please contact

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().