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The City University of New York · 1 month ago

Finance Specialist - Revenue Accounting

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$57K/yr - $83K/yr

4+ years exp

The City University of New York is seeking a Finance Specialist to support the financial operations of Hunter College. This role involves analyzing financial transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring the accuracy of revenue data while collaborating with various offices within the university.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze and monitor deposits, student financial transactions and general ledger activity ensuring accuracy and reconciling all discrepancies as they arise

Prepare midyear and year-end reports and respond to reporting request from the City University of New York (CUNY) Central Office and other stakeholders

Review, prepare and analyze monthly revenues, deferred revenue and allowance accounts, fluctuation analyzes

Perform monthly bank reconciliations for Adult Continuing Education programs and upload documentation and activities to the University Financial System as needed

Investigate variances in payments and work alongside the Bursar’s office or other stakeholders on a resolution

Document and maintain business processes related to tuition and fee revenue for both for-credit and continuing education programs

Recommend enhancements to revenue related processes, data governance and reporting systems, and identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and data integrity

Support system implementations, enhancements and upgrades

Qualification

Financial analysisGAAP knowledgePeopleSoft ERPNumerical analysisMicrosoft ExcelDetail orientedCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required

Preferred

Degree in accounting or closely related field; candidates with an unrelated degree should demonstrate at least four years of professional experience performing routine accounting responsibilities

Four years of financial analysis and reconciliation experience

Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Detail oriented and accurate with strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills; ability to work with integrity and careful judgment

Strong writing/verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish plans, manage a large workload and multiple assignments with conflicting priorities; ability to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive and customer responsive office

Experience with PeopleSoft ERP effort, systems, and re-engineering/re-organizing business processes

Work effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, constituents, and clients of various levels

Proficiency using computers and office software programs plus online general ledger and financial systems, with advanced skill using Microsoft Excel and performing extensive pivot table analysis

Benefits

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.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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