Remote Reconciliation Analyst Jobs in Rochester, NY

Position Highlights
This position is centralized within the Division of Student Affairs and is part of the Financial Planning & Business Operations unit. The unit partners with Division and University stakeholders to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of financial and human resources functions across the Division.

This position is fully on campus and is not eligible for remote work. To receive full consideration, applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter with their application.

Key responsibilities include:
Division-level monitoring and reporting for Gift Commitments and associated Project Accounts
Financial Specialist for Assessment, Technology & Communications & Student Development, Access & Support departments
Grant financial administration and Division liaison to Sponsored Programs Accounting
Collaborates closely with campus partners including Controller's Office, Budget and Facilities
Provides financial training and ongoing support for finance positions within the Division

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with University partners, including the Controller's Office, Budget Office, and Facilities Management. Experience managing multi-year budgets and working with diverse funding sources, such as gifts, grants, and capital project funds, is strongly preferred.

Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations
The Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations team oversees the Division's financial and workforce resources. Responsibilities include managing a $46 million operating budget, $17 million in annual revenue, and $8 million in gifts and discretionary funds across a variety of funding sources.

The team supports the Senior Vice President in developing the Division's financial strategy, allocating resources to advance priorities, and planning for all revenue and funding streams. It also provides Division level workforce planning and talent development for more than 300 staff positions while partnering with divisional leaders to achieve strategic goals.

The Student Affairs Division's strategic priorities of inclusion, community and belonging, well-being, and a unified organizational culture closely align with the university's institutional priorities and strategic framework.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, and presents financial information to the leadership team to assist with ongoing management and decision making regarding the college's finances and operations
• Maintains analysis and financial forecasting across the organization, including complex compensation-related reconciliations
• Prepares cost models based on data from general ledger, registrar, student financial services, and fixed assets
• Completes and evaluates complex reconciliations and analysis of financial accounts, including operating, capital, special, discretionary, start-up, internal grants, and overhead project accounts to ensure transactions are accurate and in compliance with applicable institution policies and other regulatory requirements
• Develops annual operating budget based on current salary recommendations, current and new academic and operational initiatives, and revenue forecasts
• Prepares various standard and ad hoc reporting and analysis for management decision-making for multiple stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance
• Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office
• Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities
• Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 3 - A senior-level role requiring broad understanding of the profession or field of work. Independently leads diverse and often complex assignments, projects, or programs. May act as a mentor and guide less experienced staff.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request tocareers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.