Position Summary
The Finance Office within Student Life seeks a staff accountant. As Staff Accountant you will:
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of Student Life operational expenditures totaling $100m.
Possess the ability to manage competing priorities, communicate professionally, articulately and effectively, orally and in writing,
Be organized at all times and must be able to work effectively within university and SUNY financial systems as well as MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
You will advise staff on a daily basis and will offer guidance that promotes efficiency and compliance with NYS , SUNY and university guidelines.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the University at Buffalo will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of an Associate degree and 2 years of experience in business office setting working with budgets and analyze, a higher degree will be considered in lieu of the experience requirement
Demonstrated communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to competently multi-task and work independently.
The incumbent must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of supporting a complex organization with many different stakeholders

Computer skills/experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in management with a concentration in accounting, finance or related field.