Accounting Intern

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Benefits and Accruals

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking an administrative role to assist with finance operations. The position involves reviewing invoices, data entry in GL systems, and monitoring disbursements as part of a centralized process.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in college with 45 credits, proficient in Excel and Word, and capable of handling fast-paced workloads with strong writing and communication skills. This is an on-site opportunity in New York.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college with at least 45 credits towards a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word pivot tables and lookup functions (XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP).
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and priorities.
• Detailed oriented, well organized; and ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently.
• High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation before payment
• Perform invoice and General Ledger data entry
• Monitor disbursements by running monthly reports from the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and New York City Financial Management System (FMS)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Presentation skills

Multitask

Education

45+ credits toward BA/BS

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Word

Job description

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location:

OFFICE OF VC - FACILIT PLAN, CONSTRUC & MGMT

Bargaining Unit

No

The City University Construction Fund (CUCF) is a New York State public benefit corporation that manages the $3 billion capital construction program for the design and construction of space required to support the educational mandate of the City University of New York (CUNY).

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation before payment
• Perform invoice and General Ledger data entry
• Monitor disbursements by running monthly reports from the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and New York City Financial Management System (FMS)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications And Core Competencies

• Enrolled in an accredited college with at least 45 credits towards a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word pivot tables and lookup functions (XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP)
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and changing needs and priorities
• Detailed oriented, well organized; and ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently
• High school diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred

Pay Range

Minimum-Maximum: $17.50 per hour

RFCUNY Benefits

• RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.