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Finance Specialist - Provost Office -REVISED-

POSITION DETAILS

-REVISED-

Finance Specialist will report to the Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Finance Specialist will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Verify, record, and post financial transactions such as funds received and disbursed.

• Process checks for accounts of the Division of the Provost Office; prepare financial statements and reconcile account balances.

• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc operational reports for the Division of the Provost Office.

• Work with external auditors during annual reviews and audits and other department officials to verify students’ eligibility for grants and scholarships prior to processing checks.

• Record and update financial information in CUNYfirst.

• Assist in the implementation of new computer software application to meet department needs.

• Play a major role in the year end closing process to include coordination with Purchasing and Accounts Payable.

• Preview submitted Non-Tax Levy Travel and Expense reimbursements for faculty/staff and confirms travel complies with NTS Travel Regulations

• Examine invoices, claims, vouchers, statements, bills, etc. for accuracy by reviewing supporting data and records.

QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.

-Solid background in effective communication of logical thought processes and information- simply and concisely in person and in writing.

• Strong organizational and supervisory skills; be able to deal with multiple assignments/ projects with conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.

• Motivated and enthusiastic self -starter with the ability to work well under pressure, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact in various situations, and solve problems creatively and diplomatically.

• Able to work effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with diverse staff and upper-level administrators.

• Proficiency using computers and software programs and willingness to learn new systems.

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 commensurate with education and experience.

$70,238-$90,375

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

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the 70,541 Job Opening ID number28427.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter and/ or Statement of scholarly interests

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on May 27, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s).The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on July 8, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s).

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

28427

Location

Hunter College