Part-Time Finance Coordinator: Budgets, Reports & Compliance

Cornell University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Lewis County is seeking a part-time Finance Coordinator to manage accounting functions, prepare budgets, and support the Finance Lead. The role requires confidentiality and strong organizational skills, with occasional travel and flexible hours including evenings.

Reports to the Finance Lead and supports the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, processing accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Equivalent Education.
• College level accounting courses.
• Demonstrated strong accounting, bookkeeping and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn updates and new financial systems, procedures and best practices.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid New York State Driver's License and ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities: Direction and Management - 30%: assist in planning for delegated financial functions and expenses/budgets; provide administrative direction for all Association Finance responsibilities; communicate with the Finance Lead; ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordination/Operation - 65%: assist day-to-day financial operations; follow SOPs; perform complex tasks; prepare and execute budgets; process payables/receivables; reconcile bank statements; month-end/year-end closing; prepare statements for Finance Committee and Board; adopt best practices.
• Professional Improvement and Other Duties - 5%: develop a professional development plan; participate in staff activities and general marketing of Extension programs.
• Health and Safety - Applied to all duties: maintain a safe working environment and follow regulations.

Education

Associate's Degree or Equivalent

College level accounting courses

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Confidentiality

Job description

Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Lewis County is seeking a part-time Finance Coordinator to manage accounting functions, prepare budgets, and support the Finance Lead. The role requires confidentiality and strong organizational skills, with occasional travel and flexible hours including evenings.

Reports to the Finance Lead and supports the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, processing accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring compliance with