Finance Specialist - Accounting/Accounts Payable

GENERAL DUTIES

Coordinates financial matters for a program or department under management direction.

• Maintains financial accounts for income and spending; administers the allocation of funds

• Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements

• Manages the collection of revenue and accounts receivable

• Tracks and maintains financial data to provide fiscal reports to management; produces forecasting projections

• Monitors the financial condition of operating centers to ensure efficient use of resources

• Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary

• May supervise subordinate staff

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Specialist

CONTRACT TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Finance Specialist, reporting to the Finance Manager, will perform various tasks in the office of Accounting and Accounts Payable, including and not limited to the following:

• Coordinate financial matters, audits and CUNY reporting for Non-Tax Levy entities under management direction.

• Review and approve/post transactions for Non-Tax Levy entities.

• Oversee the bank reconciliations of multiple bank accounts and report to CUNY banking information based on deadlines.

• Perform analyses and reconciliation required by Central Office mid-year, year-end and as needed.

• Review and ensure that month-end, quarterly, mid-year and year-end closings conducted by staff members are accurate and complete.

• Assist with organizing annual audits, preparing and reviewing audit procedures, monitoring audit progress, and reviewing and reconciling reports.

• Prepare Financial Statements and MD&A, analyze and interpret statements of financial position.

• Prepare IRS 990 and UBIT taxes, etc. for various business units.

• Gather data for use in preparing and analyzing various budgets.

• Prepare and upload files into CUNYfirst for various Non-Tax Levy Business Units.

• Review open tickets and resolve with Central team.

• Ensure that Asset Management is reconciled for the NTL units.

• Attend various meetings and seminars to ensure full knowledge of current issues and changing policies and procedures related to the College’s business operations.

• Work on special projects, perform various analyses, and other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Accounting Experience

• Higher Education experience in Finance for at least four years

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Principles (GASB rules).

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle system specifically finance module.

• Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Financial Edge or other accounting software

• Previous experience in an Accounting and Audit role

• Advance knowledge in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and SharePoint.

• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently as well as working collaboratively in a demanding, and complex work environment.

• Strong oral, written, interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with education and experience. Salary range $56,477 - $62,411

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled 10/30/2024

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.

Job ID

29082

Location

Queens College