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University at Buffalo · 1 month ago

Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting and FP&A

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

University at Buffalo is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in Cost Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis. The role involves maintaining and analyzing cost records, preparing reports, and managing financial processes to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

EducationHardwareKnowledge ManagementUniversities

Responsibilities

Maintain and analyze cost records for materials, services, and operations

Prepare and review cost reports, variance analysis, and inventory valuations

Manage month-end and year-end close processes related to cost accounting

Manage computation and processing annual billing rates and expenditure recoveries

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting

Assist in the preparation of management reports and dashboards

Review historical spend detail, identify patterns to help inform budget / forecast amounts

Support loading and maintaining financial data into financial reporting systems

Assist with the identification and explanation of variances; this includes working to determine the root cause

Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests

Perform account reconciliations

Maintain detailed records of reconciliations and adjustments for audit and compliance purposes

Conduct routine internal audits of departmental procedures

Assist in the development and maintenance of departmental procedures and work instructions

Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies

Respond to planned or unforeseen emerging issues / circumstances

Participate in training opportunities

Serve on various committees (i.e. picnic, SEFA, etc.)

Assist with special projects / initiatives as deemed necessary by supervisor

Qualification

Cost accountingFinancial analysisVariance analysisFinancial reporting systemsProcess improvementAudit complianceCross-functional collaboration

Required