Details
Posted: 16-Jul-22
Location: New York, NY, 10176, USA
Salary: Open
Junior Financial Analyst ??? Cash Reconciliation (Finance Coordinator)
Job ID
24831
Location
Central Office
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
POSITION DETAILS
Junior Financial Analyst ??? Cash Reconciliation reports to the Financial Analyst - Cash Reconciliation and is responsible for assisting in the reconciliation of CUNY Central Office???s bank accounts. This role will work directly with the Financial Analyst - Cash Reconciliation, to research and analyze reconciling items and liaise with other departments to resolve outstanding items.
Additional responsibilities include, but will not be limited to the following :
- Perform daily reconciliation of all Central Office bank accounts and assist in preparation of monthly reconciliation of bank accounts for the Central Office accounts, comparing the bank balance to the balance on the general ledger;
- Assist Financial Analyst ??? Cash Reconciliation with pending transactions and reconciliation related discrepancies between general ledger and bank activity;
- Liaise with other departments on the timely booking of transactions as well as clearance of related bank reconciliation items from month to month;
- Communicate exceptions identified in the reconciliation process to necessary parties and work towards resolution;
- Analyze and research data related to banking transactions affecting bank accounts and propose best practices suggestions for supporting documentation and recording in the general ledger and/or appropriate sub-module;
- Assist in the review of college???s bank reconciliations to assess compliance with University policy; provide feedback to college as needed;
- Assist in preparing and gathering materials for audit and external compliance activities; providing support to auditor information requests;
- Provide support for the University???s ongoing system implementations;
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, and other special projects, as requested
Note: Until further notice, work will be performed in a hybrid manner with 70% onsite presence. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the Tri-State area.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field;
- CPA preferred;
- Knowledge of GAAP/GASB accounting theory and practice;
- Proficiency using computers and office software programs plus online general ledger and financial systems, with advance skill using Microsoft Excel and performing extensive pivot table analysis.
- Detail oriented and accurate with strong numerical analysis, evaluation and research skills and ability to work with integrity and careful judgement.
- Strong writing/verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish plans, manage a large workload and multiple assignments with conflicting priorities and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive and customer responsive office.
- Experience with PeopleSoft ERP, systems, and re-engineering/re-organizing business processes.
- Ability to effectively interact with groups that may have divergent objectives.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Performs financial analysis and administrative work related to College or unit accounting.
- Prepares, reconciles and distributes expenditure and related accounting reports
- Creates and maintains various spreadsheets related to financial analysis
- Processes and tracks transactional entries
- Provides support in the administration of various business operations
- Coordinates with various departments on accounting matters
- Monitors systems and operations to assure a smooth workflow
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Finance Coordinator
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary range is $53,184 - $64,633. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.
The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRSHRAM.HRSCE.GBL?Page=HRSCEJOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=24831&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
CLOSING DATE
Closes on August 14, 2022.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.