Accountant II

UR Ventures

. Performs professional accounting work in one or more areas of the University accounting system .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,500 - $79,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in professional accounting, financial reporting, and cost analysis, with a strong ability to supervise staff and develop accounting policies. Proficient in analyzing financial data and preparing reports for both internal management and external agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingFinancial ReportingCost AnalysisSupervision Of EmployeesConsultation With Auditors

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Hard Skills

Accounting SystemsFinancial Data AnalysisCost-Finding AnalysisReport PreparationPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Supervisory SkillsOrganizational SkillsConsultative Skills

Industry Keywords

Federal And State ReportingSponsored Programs AccountingFinancial Reporting PoliciesAccounting ClassificationsFiscal Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs professional accounting work in one or more areas of the University accounting system
Supervises subordinate technical and clerical employees
Develops and recommends policies and procedures for accounting systems and financial reporting
Reviews and analyzes financial data to identify problem areas and recommends system modifications
Prepares instructions for accounting system changes
Interprets accounting system output and provides consultative services to University officials
Trains academic and administrative staff on accounting matters
Prepares routine and special financial reports for University officers and management
Designs financial reports and statements reflecting fiscal operations
Interprets trends and projects data into the future
Prepares reports for Federal and State agencies on sponsored projects
Performs cost-finding analyses to recommend cost redistribution or third-party program recovery rates
Tests accounting data, account balances, and reporting timeliness
Makes day-to-day decisions on accounting treatment of financial transactions
Monitors special purpose funds and establishes accounting classifications
Develops systems of controls
Consults with internal and external auditors
Organizes schedules and supervises assigned accounting employees
Assists or advises peers on complex accounting problems and policy implementation
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience required
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Ability to perform professional accounting work across financial reporting, cost analysis and distribution, classification of accounts and funds, accounting systems, and sponsored programs accounting
Ability to supervise subordinate technical and clerical employees
Ability to develop and recommend accounting systems and financial reporting policies and procedures
Ability to analyze financial data, accounting systems, account balances, and reporting timeliness
Ability to prepare reports for University management and Federal and State agencies
Ability to consult with internal and external auditors
Ability to organize schedules and supervise assigned employees
Regular, full-time work schedule of 40 hours per week