Temporary Accounting Transaction Specialist

Posted: 13-Mar-26

Location: Ithaca, New York

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 3-104510

Temporary Accounting Transaction Specialist

Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Within the Division of Student and Campus Life (SCL), the SCL-OVP financial and operational support team ensures the effective deployment of Information Technology, Facilities, Accounting, Data-Driven-Decision Capabilities, Risk Management, Management/Financial Reporting, Data and Business Analytics, and Financial Planning support services to departments within the division. Working collaboratively as integrated cross-functional partners, leaders from the SCL-OVP support team strive to enhance day-to-day operational effectiveness, deliver timely business reporting and information to stakeholders, manage key divisional processes, and steward financial and capital resources on behalf of the SCL-VP.

The Temporary Accounting Transaction Specialist serves as a member of the Student and Campus Life Finance team supporting approximately 1,300+ student groups/organizations. This position will monitor, process, and approve financial transactions while working closely with the Financial Manager to ensure compliance and consistency with each transaction. This position is regularly required to exercise reasoning, analytical thought, creativity and innovation within scope of tasks.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.50/hour. This is a temporary position that will begin as soon as possible and conclude on July 24, 2026. This position is not eligible for benefits or visa sponsorship.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and/or 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with financial and accounting systems, such as Kuali Financial System and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer service oriented.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

University Job Title: Temporary Financial Assistant

Job Family: Temporary Finance/Budget/Planning

Level: No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Remote Option Availability: Hybrid