Finance Coordinator- Accounting

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York is seeking a Finance Coordinator- Accounting to manage financial records and implement business processes. This role involves working closely with senior members to ensure compliance, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with strong computer skills. Join a dynamic academic community to contribute significantly in higher education finance.

Benefits

Health plans

Competitive retirement benefits

Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in delivering financial information across different sectors.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Director to implement new business processes.
• Manages and implements accounting controls to satisfy regulations.
• Participates in audits, ensuring compliance with university standards.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cunyfirst

Workday

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POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Revenue Accountability Director, along with the CUNY Title Overview, the Finance Coordinator is responsible for:

• Works closely with the Director to implement new business processes across the college
• Provides accurate financial records for the College by maintaining general ledger accounts
• Responds to inquiries from senior members of the college and provide them with accounts overview
• Reviews and monitors trends across the campus and notifies the Director of possible changes/concerns as needed
• Manages and implements accounting controls in order to satisfy CUNY, City, State and Federal regulations
• Participates in audits, ensuring proper compliance with university standards.
• Reviews, summarizes and distributes financial reports.
  
  

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Revenue Accountability Director, along with the CUNY Title Overview, the Finance Coordinator is responsible for:

• Works closely with the Director to implement new business processes across the college
• Provides accurate financial records for the College by maintaining general ledger accounts
• Responds to inquiries from senior members of the college and provide them with accounts overview
• Reviews and monitors trends across the campus and notifies the Director of possible changes/concerns as needed
• Manages and implements accounting controls in order to satisfy CUNY, City, State and Federal regulations
• Participates in audits, ensuring proper compliance with university standards.
• Reviews, summarizes and distributes financial reports.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills. Familiarity with Cunyfirst and Workday is preferred
• Experience in delivering financial information across different sectors
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Performs financial analysis and administrative work related to College or unit accounting.

• Prepares, reconciles and distributes expenditure and related accounting reports
• Creates and maintains various spreadsheets related to financial analysis
• Processes and tracks transactional entries
• Provides support in the administration of various business operations
• Coordinates with various departments on accounting matters
• Monitors systems and operations to assure a smooth workflow
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Title Name: Finance Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience, $60,394 - $77,430

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions.

To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number # 30040 .

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include (Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references
  
  

CLOSING DATE

This position will be open until filled with review to begin on or after 04/25/2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

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

30040

Location

Hunter College

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Higher Education

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