Finance Coordinator-?? Accounting/ Accounts Payable

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Queens College Finance Manager, the Finance Coordinator, will, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, perform various tasks in the office of Accounting and Accounts Payable, including but not limited to the following:

??? Assist with maintaining general and special books for multiple Non-Tax Levy Entities

??? Prepare cash receipts, accounts receivable invoices and journal entries that relate to various Non-Tax Levy Business Units.

??? Review daily financial transactions, such as receivable billing entries, deposits, treasuring accounting entries, etc. ahead of implemented deadlines

??? Review system-generated trial balance reports for posting and accuracy in a timely manner

??? Review and audit documentation for accuracy and compliance

??? Perform month-end, quarterly, mid-year and year-end closings by deadlines.

??? Assist with reconciling the General Ledgers for various entities and prepare monthly audit schedules

??? Prepare trial balances, assist with the preparation of Financial Statements and MDA and provide the supporting schedules required for annual audit in a timely manner

??? Prepare and upload files into financial system for various Non-Tax Levy Business Units

??? Maintain records/spreadsheets pertaining to various business units

??? Regularly review saved documentation required for audits

??? Create service tickets, maintain the ticket statuses and act as a liaison between departments

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor???s degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

-Degree in Accounting or Finance

-Accounting experience

-Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle system, specifically the finance module.

-Knowledge of Blackbaud???s Financial Edge or other accounting software

-Higher education experience

-Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

-Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP), Word, Access, 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 and collaboratively in a demanding and complex work environment

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 $46,103 - $54,268. 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

HOW TO APPLY

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-Go to cuny.jobs

-In the box under ???job title/keyword???, enter ???29086???

-Click on ???Finance Coordinator- Accounting/Accounts Payable ???

-Click on the ???Apply Now??? button and follow the instructions.

Please note that candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review on 10/30/2024

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.

Job ID

Location

Queens College

About CUNY Queens College

Queens College enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and preprofessional programs. With its extensive range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, honors programs, research opportunities, and internship placements, the college serves more than 20,000 students, mentored by an award-winning faculty. Located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus, the college has been cited for 28 consecutive years in the Princeton Review as a “Best Value” college. U.S. News and World Report and Forbes magazine also rank Queens College a “Best Value College,” thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and affordability. The Equality of Opportunity Report placed Queens College in the top one percent of all colleges in moving students from poverty to prosperity. Queens College produces more education graduates who become principals, teachers, and counselors for New York City’s public schools than any other college in the metropolitan area. The college contributes to the local talent pool as a leader in tech education, and enrolls the second-most computer science majors of any college in the city. Students from across the country and around the world are att...racted to study at the Aaron Copland School of Music. Its renowned faculty and alumni include celebrated composers, conductors, and performers who have received over 100 Grammy Awards and nominations. Visit the homepage to learn more about Queens College’s stellar programs and robust campus life.

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