Senior Financial Analyst

careers-nyu; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a lead analyst to manage balance sheet and statement of activities accounts, recording journal entries and reconciling processes. This role interfaces with NYU's real estate portfolio and accounting to ensure accurate recordings and intercompany transactions.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of audit/reconciliation experience; a Master's and CPA are preferred for advanced responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in audit, analysis and reconciliation of large, complex bank accounts.
• 5+ years preferred for the same scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyst on balance sheet and statement of activities accounts; record journal entries.
• Analyze, reconcile, and document processes in runbooks.
• Oversee reconciliation of working capital and intercompany processes.
• Liaise between NYU's real estate portfolio and accounting for proper recording and reconciling.
• Identify process-improvement projects and propose solutions.
• Provide ongoing assistance to internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Banking transactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Fame

Workday

Job description

Position Summary

Serve as a lead analyst on balance sheet accounts and statement of activities accounts assigned by recording journal entries, analyzing, reconciling, and documenting processes in runbooks. Oversee reconciliation of working capital. Liaise between NYU's real estate portfolio and accounting to ensure proper recording and reconciling. Point person for intercompany processes and transactions. Seek out and identify various process improvement projects and propose solutions. Provide ongoing assistance to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred.

Required Experience: 3+ years relevant experience with audit, analysis and reconciliation of large, complex bank accounts or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience: 5+ years relevant experience with audit, analysis, and reconciliation of large, complex bank accounts or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to work effectively with individuals at all levels. Skilled in analyzing problems and implementing effective management solutions and establishing priorities. Advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and database software. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to banking transactions

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Fame (the University's general ledger system), Workday financials

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.