Staff Accountant

Fiscal Year: 2026-2027 Position Title: Project Accountant Classification Title: Staff Assistant Department: Facilities Finance Posting Number: P260163 Posting Link: Employer: State Bargaining Unit: 08 Position Type: UUP Professional Professional Appointment Term: Term Salary Grade: SL2 Posting Detail Information Position Summary: University Facilities Finance Department is seeking a meticulous and analytical Project Accountant to support the financial integrity of projects through accurate reporting and robust reconciliation processes. This role ensures that all financial transactions align with accounting standards, organizational polices/procedures, and multiple business reporting systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial transparency and supporting project success. This role reports directly to the Senior Project Accountant. Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to: Reconcile project related financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and interdepartmental charges. Perform monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reconciliations of project accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between project budgets, actuals, and various business systems. Maintain detailed records of reconciliations and adjustments for audit and compliance purposes. Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial data aligns with operational progress and milestones. Monitor project budgets to ensure sufficient funds are available for final purchases, payroll, etc. Prepare and analyze project cost reports, variance analysis, and statements. 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 Americas 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 . Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree with 2 years or Bachelors degree with 1 year of experience with account reconciliations, general understanding of procurement and accounts payable processes. Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills (use of logical (IF, AND , OR), lookup ( VLOOKUP ) formulas, applying and customizing filters, creating and modifying pivot tables) is a must. Demonstrated organization, time management, and problem solving skills. Excellent writing skills to clearly articulate to other staff the problem found and how to correct it. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications: ~ Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Our University Community: Prodig+: No Executive Position: No Physical Demands: Driving Requirements: This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 Additional Salary Information: The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Job Type: Full-Time Campus: North Campus Posting Alerts: Special Instructions Summary: Additional Information: Is a background check required for this posting?: Yes Background Check Notification: For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment. Contact Information Contact's Name: Kimberly Ferry Contact's Pronouns: Contact's Title: Senior Project Accountant Contact's Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Contact's Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Posting Dates Posted: 07/29/2026 Deadline for Internal Applicants: 08/12/2026 Deadline for External Applicants: Open Until Filled Date to be filled: 08/31/2026 References Number of References Required: 2 Reference Cutoff Date: Instructions to Applicant: