Budget & Financial Operations Specialist

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY seeks a seasoned budget and payroll professional to manage departmental budgets, purchasing, payments, reimbursements, contracts, payroll, and student/temporary employment transactions. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration across offices to support university operations.

You will monitor expenditures, prepare reports, provide projections, and advise faculty and area managers on fiscal and personnel policies while resolving discrepancies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant budgeting and office operations experience.
• Experience administering budgets, supervising office operations, and implementing policies.
• Preferred: 3+ years in an accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental budgets and financial and personnel-related processes.
• Monitor expenditures, reconcile accounts, prepare reports and projections.
• Advise faculty, staff, and area managers on fiscal and personnel policies.
• Collaborate with the director and other University offices to ensure transactions are accurate and compliant with policies.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

MS Office

Google Docs

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

New York University in New York, NY seeks a seasoned budget and payroll professional to manage departmental budgets, purchasing, payments, reimbursements, contracts, payroll, and student/temporary employment transactions. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration across offices to support university operations.

You will monitor expenditures, prepare reports, provide projections, and advise faculty and area managers on fiscal and personnel policies while resolving discrepancies