Accounts Rep V

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cornell University seeks an Accounts Representative V to manage diverse funds and provide financial services across departments, ensuring strong internal controls and audit readiness. The role supports 4-H Youth Development and NYC extension programs, delivering guidance to faculty, staff, and students and resolving complex financial issues.

The position is full-time, hybrid, based on the Ithaca campus, with a pay range of $29.45–$32.90 per hour. VISA sponsorship and relocation are not provided.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, finance, or related field with 4–6 years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, able to work in an office with many interruptions, and have a strong customer service orientation.
• PC proficiency using Excel, Word, Kuali Financial System (KFS) or similar software, and mainframe applications; able to retrieve and manipulate data from multiple sources.
• Must demonstrate ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with discretion.
• The ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines is required.
• Strong analytical, logic, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects of varying complexity and urgency.
• Requires ability to construct complex financial statements understanding inter-relationships of data.
• Must possess excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial services in support of departmental operations and funds management.
• Oversee procurement, student appointments, and internal controls to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide financial guidance to faculty, researchers, staff, and students; perform proactive and retroactive financial analysis.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in business/finance or related field

Bachelor's degree in accounting/HR or related field (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Kuali Financial System (KFS)

Mainframe applications

Job description

The Opportunity

The Accounts Representative V is responsible for providing comprehensive financial services in support of departmental operations, including the management of appropriated, discretionary, restricted and sponsored funds to 4-H Young Development Program and Cornell University Cooperative Extension NYC. Key responsibilities include financial accounting and transactions, procurement oversight, student appointments, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and stewardship of resources.

This role supports 4-H Youth Development Program and Cornell University Cooperative Extension NYC, offering financial guidance to faculty, researchers, staff, and students. The incumbent conducts proactive and retroactive financial analysis, resolves complex issues, and communicates outcomes clearly and professionally. The position requires a thorough understanding and application of University policies, procedures, the best practices, and plays a critical role in maintaining audit compliance and internal control integrity.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

This is a full time (39 hours), benefits eligible position. It is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The hybrid schedule will be determined at the time of hire with the hiring manager. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. This position is based on the Ithaca, NY Cornell University campus.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business, finance, or related field, with 4-6 years of experience or equivalent combination.


• Must be friendly, outgoing, able to work in an office with many interruptions, and have a strong customer service orientation.


• PC proficiency using Excel, Word, Kuali Financial System (KFS) or similar software, and mainframe applications are required and must be able to retrieve and manipulate data from multiple sources and online warehouses.


• Must demonstrate ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with discretion.


• The ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines is required.


• Strong analytical, logic, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects of varying complexity and urgency.


• Requires ability to construct complex financial statements that require an understanding of the inter-relationships of the data.


• Must possess excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/HR or related field preferred with additional familiarity with Cornell University administration, accounting, budget structure, procedures, and policies.


• Successful completion of Cornell Accounting Certification Program, Cornell Research Administration Certificate, or similar external certification is highly desirable.

Working Conditions

• Essential Physical Requirements: Typically lifts 20 to 50 lbs


• Visual: Close concentration/manual dexterity


• Hazards: Limited exposure

Rewards & Benefits

• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.


• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.


• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.


• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.


• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We're an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

University Job Title:

Accounts Rep V

Job Family:

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$29.45 - $32.90

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Sheri Spencer-Chrisjohn

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

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