Academic Finance Specialist – Budgets & Reporting

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for a Finance Specialist II in the Department of Physics/LASSP. The role focuses on comprehensive financial management, budgeting, and reporting to support departmental operations and compliance with university policies.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Administration and faculty, handling multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or coursework in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field with 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn university systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and colleagues across the university.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial management, reporting, budgeting, travel, and operational support for the Department of Physics.
• Monitor and analyze financial activity; prepare budgets and financial reports; ensure compliance with university policies.
• Coordinate travel operations, subaward payments, and the annual department space inventory.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of university and college financial policies and apply sound judgment.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree or related coursework

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in accounting/finance

Tools

Kuali

Concur

Job description

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, invites applications for a Finance Specialist II in the Department of Physics/LASSP. The role focuses on comprehensive financial management, budgeting, and reporting to support departmental operations and compliance with university policies.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Administration and faculty, handling multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced academic environment.