Nonprofit Finance & Grants Coordinator

Cornell Cooperative Extension; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Rochester, NY is hiring an Accounting & Finance Coordinator on-site. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate records, monitor budgets, and prepare financial reports in collaboration with the WSBN Lead Finance Manager.

The role requires an Associate's degree in accounting (or equivalent), 2 years' experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and accounting software. On-site position with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting or closely related field.
• Two years of financial/ bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Proficient English communication (spoken, reading, writing).
• Mathematical proficiency with basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of GAAP and FASB standards.
• Willingness to learn Cornell-specific accounting software.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Team-oriented collaboration with staff and partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Ability to interpret instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial documents.
• Problem-solving in variable situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in budget, accounts receivable/payable, cash flow, reconciliation, reporting, and grants/contracts management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing association financial strategies and budget requests.
• Plan administrative staffing and coordinate budget submissions to committees and boards.
• Support grants/contracts development and financial requirements.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, revenues, and grant expenditures for compliance.

Skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

GAAP/FASB knowledge

Financial reporting

Budget management

A/P A/R knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

GED/HS + 1-year transferrable experience substitute

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (desirable)

Tools

Accumatica

Kuali

FIDO

Workday

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Rochester, NY is hiring an Accounting & Finance Coordinator on-site. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate records, monitor budgets, and prepare financial reports in collaboration with the WSBN Lead Finance Manager.

The role requires an Associate's degree in accounting (or equivalent), 2 years' experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and accounting software. On-site position with full benefits.