Financial Calculations Specialist (Office Assistant II)

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks an Office Assistant 2 (Calculations) to perform numerical and clerical tasks in support of the Accounts Payable function on campus. The role emphasizes precise calculation, data entry, and financial record-keeping within a busy department.

The position operates on a full-time day shift in Ronkonkoma, NY and requires the Civil Service exam credential. Applicants should include a resume/CV with their submission.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the Civil Service exam and be reachable on the Civil Service list.
• Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
• Experience with financial transactions and budget data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions requiring mathematical calculation and program area knowledge.
• Obtain information by mail or phone for calculation and processing of claims, tax returns or other documents.
• Compile financial data for budget documents and financial reports.
• Review financial forms for conformance with approved spending.
• Compute statistical calculations by hand or with calculator/computer.
• Prepare reports by collecting, computing and displaying data; format graphical presentations.
• Maintain accounts for major clerical functions and reconcile accounts with bank statements.
• Receive payments in person or by mail and reconcile with receipts.
• Prepare checks or other payment devices to pay bills or as refunds or advances.

Skills

Clerical skills

Numerical calculations

Data entry

Tools

Spreadsheets

Calculations tools

Job description

Stony Brook University seeks an Office Assistant 2 (Calculations) to perform numerical and clerical tasks in support of the Accounts Payable function on campus. The role emphasizes precise calculation, data entry, and financial record-keeping within a busy department.

The position operates on a full-time day shift in Ronkonkoma, NY and requires the Civil Service exam credential. Applicants should include a resume/CV with their submission.