Accounting Operations Analyst (2 Vacancies)

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the Associate Director of University Accounting Operations, the Accounting Operations Analyst processes entries and requests in the New York State’s Financial System (SFS), the City’s Financial Management System (FMS), and the University’s General Ledger CUNYfirst (CF) to provide accurate accounting and maintain the integrity of the data in the University’s financial systems and sub-systems. The incumbent will work closely with the Colleges’ Budget and Business offices, the University Treasury Office, the University Budget Office, and various New York City and New York State agencies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with processing Senior and Community College requests in the New York State’s Financial System and City’s Financial Management System respectively.

• Liaise with the City and State Comptroller’s Offices and Community and Senior Colleges.

• Under supervision prepare general ledger journal entries in CF, SFS, and FMS; prepare bi-weekly credit card reconciliations, and assist with processing Central Office requests to create and update requisitions and receipts in CF.

• Assist with preparing monthly reconciliations, including, but not limited to Income Fund Reimbursable (IFR), cash reconciliation in SFS and CF, IFR transfer reconciliation in CF, expense reconciliation reports between the CF and SFS/FMS by personal services (PS), other than personal services (OTPS), and fringe.

• Work with the team to process bi-weekly payroll data from the State and City to generate PS entries to interface into CF.

• Assist in preparing accrual schedules at year-end (community college summer payroll accrual, senior college split payroll accrual) and submission to City and State agencies.

• With supervision, prepare quarterly schedules on Income Fund Reimbursable (IFR) for Senior Colleges to reimburse Central Office for fringe.

• Assist the Financial Reporting and Analysis team with year-end audit schedules, reconciliations and various analysis to prepare the University’s Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes to complete the University’s annual audit.

• Provide support to schools and other Central Office departments with CUNYfirst Account Receivable and Billing modules, and support ongoing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations.

NOTE:

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, MBA and/or CPA is a plus

• Knowledge of GASB reporting requirements

• Advanced knowledge of:

• MS Office and database applications

• Excel spreadsheet formulas (v-lookup, pivot-tables, sorting functions)

• PeopleSoft and Workday experience a plus

• Detail-oriented with excellent writing, analytical, evaluative, and organizational skills plus strong presentation, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and constituents of various levels in a time-sensitive, dynamic, and customer responsive office

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

The salary range for this position is $54,268 - $75,131 , commensurate with education, skills, 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

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29882&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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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

29882

Location

Central Office