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Queens, New York
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
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Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C.
Staten Island, New York
Posted: 21-Jan-23
Location: Bronx, NY, 10460, USA
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 25593
Finance Budget Specialist
Job ID
25593Location
Hostos Community College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
POSITION DETAILS
The primary purpose of the Budget Office at Eugenio Maria de Hostos is to facilitate the optimal use of the college's financial resources, and to support academic and administrative resource planning and budgeting with timely, accurate information. The Budget Office provides financial reports to division heads and special program directors, empowering them to make informed fiscal decisions. To this end, the Budget Office staff offers training on the operating budget to division heads and the support staff who assist in the financial control of expenditures.
The Budget Office is seeking applications for qualified candidates to fill the Finance Budget Specialist position. The successfull candidate will report directly to the Finance Budget Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares monthly financial reports, including special allocation reports: ACE, College Now, ASAP, College Discovery, CLIP and CUNYStart.
- Reviews purchase requisitions for authorization, coding and funding availability.
- Plays a major role in the year end closing process to include coordination with Purchasing and Accounts Payable.
- Responsible for running payroll reports and downloading these reports to HCC internal tracking system, completing variances and reconciliation between NVC payroll system and HCC financial system.
- Actively participate in the preparation of the financial plan.
-Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Essential duties require on-campus presence.
- All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the tristate area.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Four years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, analysis and budget preparation, or related experience, preferably within and educational institution.
- Intermediate proficiency using MS Excel to perform extensive data calculations and analysis.
- Being detail oriented and accurate with strong numerical analysis, evaluation and research skills.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to establish plans, manage a large and varied workload with conflicting priorities, follow-up and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive office.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to establish plans, manage a large and varied workload with conflicting priorities, follow-up and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive office.
- Availability to work evening and weekend hours when required.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Coordinates budget matters for a program or department under management direction.
- Plans and develops annual budgets under direction; administers allocation and reconciliation of funds
- Prepares budget analyses and produces forecasting projections
- Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements
- Ensures that final, approved budget is adhered to by tracking revenues and expenses; processes budget transfers and adjustments
- Provides fiscal reports and financial statements to management
- Supports supervisor with budget administration to meet department goals and objectives
- May supervise subordinate staff
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Finance Budget Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$62,411 - $72,667; 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Employees hired on or after October 1, 2022, and their eligible dependents will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.
After 365 days of employment, employees will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period. If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day. Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Enrollment.
An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigating to the following tabs: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings"
Please attach cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
*Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exempt on (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.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin November 30, 2022.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
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.
