What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting and FP&A position at University at Buffalo?
["
- 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.