"Business Specialist"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Specialist for the Business Office within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. This position oversees all financial and business activities for funding sources related to teaching, research, and outreach within the Departments. Funding sources include state budgeted funds, Hatch grants, and designated, restricted, and endowed funds. It involves planning, coordination, and budget development for state operational funds (AES, IDR), grant and contract funds, unrestricted funds, and faculty start-up accounts.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Reviews all expenditures to ensure funding is available and aligns with the department's strategic mission and objectives.
• Ensures that all financial transactions comply with state, federal, and University regulations, as well as the specific requirements of granting agencies.
• Applies independent judgment and utilizes accounting and finance principles, theories, practices, and rules across all grant and development activities within the unit.
• Provides recommendations to faculty and the Chair/Director for business decisions.
• Analyzes account data and generates financial reports for individual faculty and departmental planning.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field and at least two years of experience.

Equipment Utilized

Utilizes Oracle Financial Management System, Tableau, HCM, ECRT reporting system, RAPSS, and ROCS Systems, Microsoft Excel, and Word.

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Posting Number

25ST2642