Accountant - Syracuse University : Job Details

Posting Details Job #: 041518 Department Code: 30057-1056 Department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer Job Title: Senior Investment Accountant Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Pay Determination: Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidates education, training, work experience and key competencies; the universitys strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses. 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: Reporting to the Associate Treasurer, this position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and administration aspects of the Universitys investment portfolios. This position is responsible for the daily cash flow reporting including coordination with the various members of the Office of the Treasurer to ensure all data is accurate and complete. This position also functions as a backup for the Endowment Administration area. Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance, one plus years of experience in accounting or equivalent amount of education and experience. Skills and Knowledge: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel. Responsibilities: Prepare daily operating and investment cash flow schedules. Process internal recordkeeping related to Investment calls/distributions and record activity in general ledger. Update Hedge Fund and Private Equity investment valuations as statements are received. Maintain Private I system for Private Equity and Hedge Fund activity. Monitor investment fees and provide monthly reconciliations. Monitor Funds Administered by Others including market value adjustments, income processing and distribution transfers. Perform monthly reconciliations of investment accounts. Perform Private Equity and Hedge Fund look back analysis for annual audit. Process, track and perform reconciliation for security gifts from receipt to sale. Prepare investment reports as required by Treasurer on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Deposit and record checks received by the Office of the Treasurer. Process monthly file from custodian containing investment activity for portfolios. Prepare investment related schedules required for annual audit. Track transfers in and out of investment portfolios, open new general ledger accounts as necessary and monitor movement of funds to ensure transactions are recorded properly. Backup for Endowment Administration. Other investment related tasks as required. Assist the Associate Treasurer on various departmental initiatives. Review investment related information on monthly financials prepared by the Comptrollers Office for accuracy and completeness. Keep track of all incoming investment statements and follow up on missing statements. Review SOC 1 reports associated with banking relationships and note reportable items or concerns for review by the Associate Treasurer in conjunction with the annual audit. Prepare annual National Association of College and University Business Officers ( NACUBO ) survey associated with the Universitys endowment. Record journal entries related to activity in the investment area. System administrator for banking portals Physical Requirements: Not Applicable Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit About the Syracuse area: Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement: Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans: Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community: 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: Job Posting Date: 12/02/2024 Application Deadline: Full Consideration By: Job Category: Staff Message to Applicants: