• Finance Coordinator- Accounting/Accounts Payable…

    CUNY (Queens, NY)


    Finance Coordinator- Accounting/Accounts Payable (aHEO)

    POSITION DETAILS

    Reporting to the Queens College Finance Manager, the Finance Coordinator, will, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, perform various tasks in the office of Accounting and Accounts Payable, including but not limited to the following:

    • Assist with maintaining general and special books for multiple Non-Tax Levy Entities

    • Prepare cash receipts, accounts receivable invoices and journal entries that relate to various Non-Tax Levy Business Units

    • Review daily financial transactions, such as receivable billing entries, deposits, treasuring accounting entries, etc. ahead of implemented deadlines

    • Review system-generated trial balance reports for posting and accuracy in a timely manner

    • Review and audit documentation for accuracy and compliance

    • Perform month-end, quarterly, mid-year and year-end closings by deadlines

    • Assist with reconciling the General Ledgers for various entities and prepare monthly audit schedules

    • Prepare trial balances, assist with the preparation of Financial Statements and MDA and provide the supporting schedules required for annual audit in a timely manner

    • Prepare and upload files into financial system for various Non-Tax Levy Business Units

    • Maintain records/spreadsheets pertaining to various business units

    • Regularly review saved documentation required for audits

    • Create service tickets, maintain the ticket statuses and act as a liaison between departments

     

    NOTE: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    -Degree in Accounting or Finance

    -Accounting experience

    -Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle system, specifically the finance module

     

    -Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Financial Edge or other accounting software

     

    -Higher education experience

     

    -Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

     

    -Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP), Word, Access, and SharePoint

     

    -Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

     

    -Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple demands and meet deadlines

     

    -Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding and complex work environment

    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

    CUNY TITLE

    Assistant to HEO

    FLSA

    Non-exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $46,103 - $54,268

     

    Salary commensurate with education and experience.

     

    CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

     

    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 on any other website other than CUNYfirst, please follow the instructions below:

    -Go to cuny.jobs

     

    -In the box under “job title/keyword,” enter **“** 30557 **”**

     

    -Click on “Finance Coordinator- Accounting/Accounts Payable (aHEO)”

     

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

     

    Please note that candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

     

    **Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

    CLOSING DATE

    Open until filled with review on 07/22/2025

    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

     

    30557

     

    Location

     

    Queens College