Accounts Rep IV

Who We Are

Building on our 150-plus-year legacy as one of the nation’s preeminent engineering colleges, the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering is a purpose-driven, inclusive community committed to developing the knowledge, capabilities, and people needed to forge a better future. Comprising more than 10 schools and departments, we are rooted in Ithaca, New York, with a growing presence in New York City and a global network of alumni and collaborators. Guided by our core values, our faculty and staff regularly engage across disciplines and intentionally bring together a range of perspectives as they lead and support ambitious efforts to tackle societal challenges, develop the next generation of leaders, and make a meaningful difference in the world.

What You Will Do

We are hiring for two Accounts Representative IV roles and are seeking highly motivated, collaborative professionals to join our Cornell Duffield Engineering Finance and Budget Team. The Accounts Representative IV provides essential financial and administrative support to college and department operations, ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of financial processes. This role serves as a key resource for hourly student appointments, interpreting university and college financial policies, managing account activity, and overseeing a range of transactional functions including reconciliations, account setup and closure, and procurement card administration.

The incumbent plays a central role in supporting college administrative units by monitoring operating accounts, managing ELI awards, and collaborating with the Shared Services Center (SSC) to resolve financial issues. With a strong focus on service and compliance, this position also provides guidance to college and departmental staff, promoting best practices and ensuring the integrity of financial operations.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

What We Need

• Associate’s Degree and 2 to 4 years relevant work experience or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team, and to be resourceful and organized.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks in a deadline driven environment with particular attention to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community.

It would be a bonus if you have any of the following:

• Familiarity with Cornell University administration, accounting, budget structure, procedures, and policies.
• Successful completion of Cornell Accounting Certification Program desirable, or completion within the first year on the job.
• Excellent communication skills combined with diplomacy and tact in interacting with students, and towards building strong relationships with individuals at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to thrive in a complex environment while managing multiple competing priorities.

Important Notes about Applying

• A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.
• There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York. After an initial 90-Day Onboarding period, the position will typically allow for the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week at a location of employee’s choosing within the United States. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards.