"Finance Coordinator (aHEO)"

Position Details

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Coordinator is responsible for processing, monitoring, and maintaining the financial resources and activities of Non Tax Levy entities in accordance with CUNY Guidelines and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and that year end statements are in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP).

Job duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Perform professional work in the field of accounting and auditing in a higher education setting; coordinate and record accounting activities
• Assist in maintaining general and special books of accounts for non tax levy entities
• Record accounting entries and adjustments, including accounts payable transactions, cash management transfers and other systems transactions
• Review and prepare trial balances, bank reconciliations, financial statements and supporting schedules
• Gather data for use in preparing and analyzing various budgets and schedules
• Review various financial transactions ahead of implemented deadlines
• Review and audit documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with performing month end, quarterly, mid-year and year-end closings by deadlines
• Assist with reconciling the general ledger for various entities and prepare monthly schedules
• Assist with various audits providing documentation required
• Attention to details and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Meet deadlines while working independently and collaboratively

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Other Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting experience or knowledge
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft or Oracle software, specifically the finance module
• Knowledge of other accounting software
• Higher education experience in Finance
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel using advanced functions, Word, Access and SharePoint
• Must have strong organizational skills

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

$48,911 to $57,573. Salary commensurate with 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. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.25% effective 9/1/25 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

How to Apply

If you are viewing this job posting on any website other than CUNYfirst, please follow the instructions below: Go to cuny.jobs. In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter "30572". Click on "Finance Coordinator (aHEO)". Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references as ONE DOCUMENT 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 in 21 Days.

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.