Project Accountant

Posting Details

Posting Details



Job # 039195 Department Code 31061-6057 Department Campus Planning, Design, and Construction (CPDC) Job Title Project Accountant Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Staff Level S5 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
Provide accounting and administrative support for Campus Planning, Design and Construction Senior Project managers, Assistant and Associate directors and the Director of Budget, Finance and Administrative Services. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or a minimum of five years accounting and administrative experience Job Specific Qualifications

• Experience with the Microsoft Office required
• Experience in Peoplesoft suite of financial applications strongly preferred
• University experience preferred
• Sponsored/Grant Accounting preferred
• Demonstrate attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
• Knowledge in construction project administration and accounting
• Strong communication, problem solving, analytical, independent thinking, judgment, writing and decision-making skills and professionalism.
• Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and implement management and operating policies

Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the CPDC project management team with all tasks associated with the administrative/accounting setup, running, coordination, tracking and closeout of capital design and construction projects. The Senior Project Accountant will be expected to work with multiple Project Managers on multiple large projects to ensure timely and accurate audit, review and execution of contractor payment applications and invoices. Develop and maintain accurate reporting formats including cost and commitment records on current projects and to confirm financial reports reconcile to the Peoplesoft suite of financial systems on an ongoing basis.

Continually monitor and analyze contractor billings to ensure the University is billed and remits payment in a timely manner and review outstanding commitments that should be closed upon completion of the services and/or the project.

Reconcile project accounting transactions for each grant/sponsored award project to the general ledger and ensure they are compliant, appropriate and meet all timing and expense nature restrictions acceptable under the grant/sponsored ward restrictions. Compile and report on Minority, Women Business Enterprise participation as required.

Collaborate with the Offices of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Accounting, Project Managers, Budget Director, principal investigators, government agencies, consultants, contractors, and other involved parties in order to prepare, compile and submit grant submission packages required for reimbursement under the
grant/sponsored award agreement.

Respond to inquiries from outside vendors, contractors and University departments requesting financial documentation.

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In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University
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Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/96971 Job Posting Date 11/22/2022 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants