Budget Assistant III

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,120,108 - 115,718,400; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Budget Assistant III to support the Finance and Administration Office within the School of Professional Studies. The role handles payroll related activities, expense reports, procurement, contracts, and vendor payments, and aids adjunct onboarding with payroll guidance.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial transactions, maintaining records, reconciling, and coordinating budget and grant documentation to ensure accurate chartfield charging and timely

Qualifications

• Proficiency with intermediate-level spreadsheet, database and word processing applications.
• Knowledge of financial software package.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Process and review payroll related activities, expense reports, procurement transactions, contracts and vendor payments.
• Assist with adjunct faculty onboarding and guidance on payroll and University systems.
• Prepare budget reports and grant related documentation.

Skills

Excel

Word

Financial software

Education

2 years specialized training or some College

Associates degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Finance and Administration Office at the School of Professional Studies is seeking an individual to serve as a Budget Assistant III. Responsibilities include processing and reviewing payroll related activities, expense reports, procurement transactions, contracts, and vendor payments. Assist with adjunct faculty onboarding and provide guidance on payroll, expense reimbursement, and University systems. Respond to inquiries regarding financial policies, procedures, documentation requirements, and deadlines while assisting faculty and staff with financial and administrative processes. Review financial transactions to verify they are accurately recorded and charged to the appropriate chartfields. Maintain financial records and databases, reconcile transactions, support day to day financial operations, and coordinate the preparation of budget reports and grant related documentation.

Qualifications

Required Education: 2 years of specialized training or equivalent or some College. Preferred Education: Associates degree. Required Experience: 3 years of related experience. Experience providing a high level of customer service. Preferred Experience: Experience working in a financial or accounting firm processing a large volume of transactions. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with intermediate-level spreadsheet, database and word processing applications. Knowledge of financial software package. Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with intermediate-level Microsoft Excel and Word.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $39.129. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.