Finance Coordinator

Job ID

Location

Hostos Community College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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POSITION DETAILS

The Business Office provides support and assistance in the areas of accounting, accounts receivable, Perkins Loans, TAP certification, Research Foundation post-award accounting, and the College revenue budget. Staff are expected to maintain and enforce strong professional and ethical standards, while adhering to CUNY policies and procedures. Providing high quality customer service to all faculty members, staff, students, and administrators, as well as external customers is a priority.

The Finance Coordinator reports directly to the Business Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with year-end audit, including preparation of analyses, financial statements, notes to financial statements, and Management Discussion and Analysis (MDA).
• Creates reports and presentations as directed by the Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Director of the Business Office, and other Unit managers.
• Performs semi-manual and monthly bank reconciliations for all non-tax levy bank accounts.
• Performs pay cycle process.
• Processes accounts payable requisitions and vouchers as well as travel and expense reimbursements/cash advances for related entities.
• Performs analyses of historical revenue and expenditures as needed.
• Develops budgets for non-tax levy activities.
• Updates and maintains financial reporting and financial statements and maintains ledgers of accounts.
• Assists with system implementations (CUNYBuy).
• Prepares monthly schedules pertaining to accounts payable and other liability general ledger accounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Essential duties require on-campus presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• At least two years experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience with CUNY systems
• Availability to work evening and weeked hours as needed

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

$44,411

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Employees hired on or after October 1, 2022, and their eligible dependents will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.

After 365 days of employment, employees will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period. If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day. Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Enrollment.

An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigating to the following tabs: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings"

Please attache resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin June 10, 2023

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.

About Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY

Hostos Community College is an educational agent for change, transforming and improving the quality of life in the South Bronx and neighboring communities since 1968. Hostos serves as a gateway to intellectual growth and socioeconomic mobility, and a point of departure for lifelong learning, success in professional careers, and transfer to advanced higher education programs. The College’s unique "student success coach" program, which partners students with individualized guidance, is emblematic of the premier emphasis on student support and services.

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