Finance Coordinator - CUNY : Job Details

Finance Coordinator

**POSITION DETAILS**

Reporting directly to the Deputy Controller at City College of New York, the Finance Coordinator assists with the day-to-day Business Office operations. In addition to the duties describe in the CUNY title overview, the Finance Coordinator is responsible for the following:

Prepares, reconciles, and delivers statistical and analytical reports pertinent to financial and operational activities to departments/divisions of the College.

Assists in developing budgeting and purchasing policies and procedures.

Participates in annual internal and external audits and gathers requested documentation; assists in the financial reporting to the CUNY Central Office.

Performs bank reconciliations, disbursements requests, and payroll transactions.

Performs financial data analysis, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and explains the variances to management on decision making for financial operations.

Coordinates to the Employee Benefit team in Human Resources Office of the College and health insurance company, and processes health benefits for non-tax levy (related entity) employees of CUNY.

Communicates with the CUNY Treasury Office for all financial activities relating to CUNY Investment Pools, and requests for funding.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor's Degree required.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

Previous experience in Higher Education and/or Accounts Payable.

Degree in Accounting or Finance is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of CUNY and State of New York financial system and procedures, especially for general ledger and budget muddles.

Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft/CUNYfirst, Abila MIP or other accounting software, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel (including pivot tables and VLookups).

Quality customer service orientation with excellent communication and organizational skills and a high attention to accuracy and detail.

**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**

Performs financial analysis and administrative work related to College or unit accounting.

- Prepares, reconciles and distributes expenditure and related accounting reports

- Creates and maintains various spreadsheets related to financial analysis

- Processes and tracks transactional entries

- Provides support in the administration of various business operations

- Coordinates with various departments on accounting matters

- Monitors systems and operations to assure a smooth workflow

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Coordinator

**CUNY TITLE**

Assistant to HEO

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Salary Range: $68,245 - $70,541. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

**HOW TO APPLY**

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

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- Search for Job Opening ID number: 29229

- Click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.

Applications including the following must be uploaded as a single PDF to the CUNYfirst job application website:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume

**CLOSING DATE**

November 17, 2024.

**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29229

Location

City College of New York