Grants & Project Financial Administrator

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites qualified candidates for a role supporting Agency Fund accounts, including set up and updating project information, reviewing budgets and expenses.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the incumbent will assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring funding availability, while delivering excellent client service to Project Directors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Staff Accountants in administering Agency Fund accounts, including the Recovery, Recovery Derived and Central Allocation Budget accounts.
• Set up, maintain and update all project information.
• Review project budgets, encumbrances and expenses, including independent contractor agreements, Requisitions, Expense Reports, Supplier Invoice Requests, Supplier Invoices, Job Requisitions and Data Changes.
• Verify authorizing signatures and the availability of funding; and review and process transactions according to project standards and guidelines.
• Review and enter transactions, including journal entries into the accounting system.
• Maintain records and reports that track RFCUNY and College advances and guarantees to sponsored projects.
• Communicate effectively with and prepare written correspondence to Project Directors and to other RFCUNY departments, providing exceptional customer service.
• Assist Senior Staff Accountants in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fund accounting

Excel

Communication skills

Education

BS degree with accounting credits

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) invites qualified candidates for a role supporting Agency Fund accounts, including set up and updating project information, reviewing budgets and expenses.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the incumbent will assist with financial reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring funding availability, while delivering excellent client service to Project Directors.