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CUNY Finance Coordinator - Accounts Payable in New York, New York
Finance Coordinator - Accounts Payable
POSITION DETAILS
The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect the diversity of our student body.
The Administration and Finance Office is currently seeking a Finance Coordinator. The incumbent will report to the Finance Budget Director. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Finance Coordinator for accounts payable duties include but are not limited to the following responsibilities:
Monitor and coordinate daily accounts payable activities including matching invoices to purchase orders and ensuring prompt payments to vendors
Assist in reconciling data discrepancies between the State Financial System and CUNY First
Process, track and maintain financial data in CUNY First. Ensure data integrity in all financial management systems used
Assist in the development of policies and procedures and interpret University-wide policy
Coordinate with budget, purchasing and department end users to establish directives which support financial compliance
Review data entry activities, identify and resolve data quality issues
Investigate and report on payment histories and other information for management
Coordinate with departments during year end close to ensure fiscal year purchases align with correct fiscal year
Follow up with State Controller’s Office as necessary in relation to issues regarding accounts payable
Process, update, and reconcile purchasing and travel cards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Budget Director or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
PREFERRED:
Experience working with CUNY via CUNYFIRST/CUNY Buy strongly preferred.
The ability to work in a team-oriented environment is essential.
Excellent communication skills are essential.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
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
Salary range: $54,268 - $75,131
Salary commensurate with education and 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on October 14, 2024.
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.
Job ID
29095
Location
CUNY School of Medicine