Projects & Grants Fund Accounting Assistant

Research Foundation of The City University of New York; New York (NY); In loco; USD 72.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

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RFCUNY Benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a fund accounting professional to support agency fund accounts, review project budgets, and assist with financial reporting. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and involves maintaining project information, processing transactions, and ensuring funding availability.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Accounting with at least two years fund accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Competenze

• BS degree with at least fifteen credits in accounting.
• At least two 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Formazione

BS in Accounting

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) seeks a fund accounting professional to support agency fund accounts, review project budgets, and assist with financial reporting. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and involves maintaining project information, processing transactions, and ensuring funding availability.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Accounting with at least two years fund accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.