Grants Finance Associate

Research Foundation CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finance Associate at RFCUNY’s Institute for Justice and Opportunity, located at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, provides day-to-day financial support with a focus on monitoring OTPS expenditures, processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and preparing related reports.

The role collaborates with program staff and institutional partners to ensure accurate tracking, timely transactions, and grant compliance in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data management, and financial tracking.
• Ability to prepare, review, and interpret financial reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, accounts, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor OTPS spending across grant accounts and maintain expenditure tracking systems.
• Review, track, and submit invoices for assigned programs and grants.
• Prepare monthly OTPS budget versus actual expenditure reports.
• Perform routine reviews of financial transactions to identify discrepancies.
• Coordinate with departments to identify spending issues and opportunities versus budget.
• Assist with training staff on financial procedures and systems.
• Prepare financial reports monthly, quarterly, and annually for reconciliations and audits.
• Maintain records for funder reporting and audits.

Skills

Excel

Financial tracking

Analytical

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Finance Associate at RFCUNY’s Institute for Justice and Opportunity, located at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, provides day-to-day financial support with a focus on monitoring OTPS expenditures, processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and preparing related reports.

The role collaborates with program staff and institutional partners to ensure accurate tracking, timely transactions, and grant compliance in a mission-driven environment.