• Finance Specialist (HE Assistant)

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Finance Specialist (HE Assistant)

    POSITION DETAILS

    + Perform a combination of duties that aid with Division of Science finance operations and general operations.

    + Facilitates finance operations of the five departments in the Division (Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, Physics).

    + Assist with student scholarships and awards. Audit payments to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.

    + Perform accounts payable functions for tax levy (TL) and non-tax levy (NTL) business units within the College. Assist the Finance team with obtaining and analyzing TL and NTL data from reports.

    + Prepare accounting entries, analyses, reconciliations; and maintain payment data spreadsheets for tax levy and non-tax levy accounts.

    + Process, update, and reconcile purchasing, travel, invoices, payments to vendors, and conducting travel and expense reimbursements. Use CUNY Software platforms such as CUNYBuy and other electronic services.

    + Perform related duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience:

    + Four years of related financial or administrative experience.

    + Experience maintaining financial accounts, preparing reports, and supporting budget operations.

    + Experience with purchasing, travel, invoices, reimbursements, and account reconciliation.

    Skills:

    + Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.

    + Ability to track, monitor, and reconcile financial data accurately.

    + Proficient in managing revenue, accounts receivable, and expenditure tracking.

    + Able to perform ad hoc financial analysis and support management with projections.

    + Strong organizational and communication skills; may supervise staff as needed.

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Coordinates financial matters for a program or department under management direction.

     

    - Maintains financial accounts for income and spending; administers the allocation of funds

     

    - Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements

     

    - Manages the collection of revenue and accounts receivable

     

    - Tracks and maintains financial data to provide fiscal reports to management; produces forecasting projections

     

    - Monitors the financial condition of operating centers to ensure efficient use of resources

     

    - Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary

     

    - May supervise subordinate staff

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

     

    Job Title Name: Finance Specialist

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Assistant

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    Salary Range: $70,815 - $79,598. 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

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    CLOSING DATE

    December 19, 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

     

    31357

     

    Location

     

    City College of New York