College Accounting Assistant (Reopened)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Job summary

The City University of New York, Baruch College, is seeking a Finance Accountant Assistant to support cashiering operations and account services. You will be the primary contact at the Bursar Office service window, processing payments and addressing student inquiries about balances and payments.

Responsibilities include cash handling, reconciling registers, preparing deposits, and training new cashiers to ensure accurate, courteous service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate degree and one year of bookkeeping/clerical experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
• Bachelor's degree with accounting credits is required for Level 1a.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary cashiers at the Bursar Office service window.
• Process payments (cash, checks, money orders) per policies.
• Respond to student inquiries about account status, refunds, and balances.
• Reconcile cash registers and prepare deposits and reports.
• Train new cashiers and ensure customer service standards.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Cash handling

Microsoft Office

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree

One year of relevant experience

Tools

Peoplesoft (CUNYfirst)

Excel

Word

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES

• Under direct supervision, performs bookkeeping, clerical, and sub professional work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility related to college accounting. Such work may be performed utilizing computers and related technology.
• There are two Assignment Levels for this position. All personnel perform related work. This specification describes typical assignments for this position; related duties may be assigned as needed.
• As instructed, maintains financial records of contracts, appropriations, allocations, authorizations, and payments and assists in maintaining ledgers of accounts and in performing reconciliations.

Assignment Level 1

• As instructed, examines invoices, claims, vouchers, etc.; verifies documents for accuracy by reviewing supporting data and records and assists in audit functions.
• As authorized, receives remittances and payments; makes appropriate disbursements or refunds; keep logs and issues pertinent receipts.
• Assists in processing invoices, vouchers, claims, statements, bills, etc.
• Perform various calculations and computations, as directed.
• Perform other related duties, such as generating reports and producing checks and other financial documents, as required.

Assignment Level 1a

• This assignment level is only for College Accounting Assistants who have achieved the minimum qualification requirements for the title College Accountant, Level 1, but have not been reassigned to duties in that title.

CONTRACT TITLE

Finance Accountant Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

Reporting to the Bursar Director this position will support the College’s cashiering operations and help ensure students have timely access to accurate account services. The individual will serve as a primary point of contact at the main service window, processing payments including cash, checks, and money orders, while providing professional and courteous customer service.

Respond to student inquiries about account status, refunds, balance, payments. Account statements and billings charges.

• Serve as a primary point of contact at the Bursar Office service window, assisting students, parents, faculty, and staff with account inquiries.
• Serve as a cashier for the Bursar Office by processing student payments including cash, checks, and money orders in accordance with college and university financial policies.
• Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, while reporting financial and operational issues to management.
• Train new cashiers on procedures, policies, and customer service standards while providing friendly, efficient service to the cashiers.
• Reconcile cash registers at the start and end of shifts and maintain proper documentation of cash counts, deposits, and reports.
• Prepare weekly cash pick-up for armored courier service.
• Assist students in understanding their account balances, payment options, and financial responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Assignment Level 1

• A high school diploma or its equivalent, plus
• An associate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, AND One (1) year of full-time bookkeeping, figure clerk, account clerk, or similar experience, OR
• A comparable combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency (ability to speak, read, write and understand English well enough to meet job requirements).

Assignment Level 1a

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, including or supplemented by at least eighteen (18) credits in accounting and at least six (6) credits in data processing, computer science, finance, banking, economics, taxation, statistics, or similar courses.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Peoplesoft (CUNYfirst)
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Cash handling comfortability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite i.e., Excel, Word, etc

COMPENSATION

New hire: $45, 367

Incumbent: $51,267

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

CLOSING DATE

April 16, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32003

Location: Baruch College

Job Type: Full-Time