Fund Project Administrator – Budget, Reconciliation & Reporting

RFCUNY; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Employee Benefits

Job summary

RFCUNY is seeking an Assistant Project Administrator in New York, NY to support the Assistant Controller and Senior Staff Accountants. The role involves administering Agency Fund accounts, updating project information, reviewing budgets and expenses, and ensuring funding availability.

The position requires a BS with accounting credits and at least two years of fund accounting experience, plus strong Excel and communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site role with RFCUNY benefits.

Qualifications

• BS degree required with at least fifteen (15) credits in accounting.
• At least two (2) years of fund accounting experience.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with superior analytical skills, and computer literacy in Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Staff Accountants in administering Agency Fund accounts and related budgets.
• Set up, maintain and update all project information and records.
• Review project budgets, encumbrances and expenses, including contractor agreements and requisitions.
• Verify authorizing signatures and funding availability; process transactions per project standards.
• Enter transactions and journal entries into the accounting system; maintain related records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and reconciliations.
• Communicate with Project Directors and RFCUNY departments with clear written correspondence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Detail-oriented

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree with accounting credits

Tools

Excel

Job description

RFCUNY is seeking an Assistant Project Administrator in New York, NY to support the Assistant Controller and Senior Staff Accountants. The role involves administering Agency Fund accounts, updating project information, reviewing budgets and expenses, and ensuring funding availability.

The position requires a BS with accounting credits and at least two years of fund accounting experience, plus strong Excel and communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site role with RFCUNY benefits.