University Financial Assistant - Admin & Payments

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Financial Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the Department of Mathematics. You will handle accounts payable, reimbursements, and vendor interactions, using Columbia ARC and Concur, while ensuring accurate documentation and policy compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance, the role requires communication across faculty, students, and external vendors, with a strong eye for detail

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of related experience.
• Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with individuals at all levels and handles payment inquiries.
• Processes accounts payable using Columbia ARC and Concur systems.
• Ensures compliance with university policies and deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Organization

MS Word

Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Financial Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the Department of Mathematics. You will handle accounts payable, reimbursements, and vendor interactions, using Columbia ARC and Concur, while ensuring accurate documentation and policy compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Administration and Finance, the role requires communication across faculty, students, and external vendors, with a strong eye for detail