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Job Title : Accountant 1
Employment Type : Contract
Work Hours : 35 hrs. / week
Work site : TBD
Location : 230 West 41
St, New York, NY 10036
Job Duration : 2 Years
Closing : 02 / 25 / 2025.
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst – 1 position
Job description
In search of a business professional with an undergraduate degree in accounting or an individual with 2-3 years of experience in accounting as described below.
This accounting analyst will assist our financial reporting team to manage day-to-day responsibilities including but not limited to year-end close, annual audit and issue CUNY financial statements by the New York State due date.
Collect data submitted by non-tax levy (NTL) entities and follow up with colleges on missing items. There are over 500 schedules to be collected during closing.
Assist in entering journal entries for Central Office NTL cash activities.
Coordinate collection of bank statements and reconciliations for over 260 bank accounts, including follow up with colleges on missing data.
Assist in preparing internal and external financial reports.
Liaison with colleges on all NTL questions.
Research historical balances using information readily available, discussions with other departments or campus accountants.
Assist with documenting new or existing business processes being used by the department.
Process information and data received within CUNY to prepare for transition to new ERP system, which may include validating data, reviewing data requests from an accounting perspective for completeness and reasonableness, and escalating matters to supervisor or the University Executive Controller in a timely and effective manner.
Qualifications :
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience or willingness to learn advance excel functions such as pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
Attention to details.
Strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.
Strong writing / verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization skills with files and communications.
AR / Billing & Accounting Operations Analyst – 1 position
Job description
In search of a business professional with an undergraduate degree in accounting or an individual with 2 years of experience in accounting as described below.
Assist Financial Analysts within the Accounting Operations team of the University Controllers office.
Specific duties will include helping with year-end audit schedules.
Prepare general ledger journal entries and credit card reclassification entries and related analysis.
Assist with the preparation of expense account reconciliations.
Assist with the fringe calculations and other analysis as needed to complete the department's deliverables.
Research historical balances using information readily available, discussions with other departments or campus accountants.
Assist with documenting new or existing business processes being used by the department.
Process information and data received within CUNY to prepare for transition to new ERP system, which may include validating data, reviewing data requests from an accounting perspective for completeness and reasonableness, and escalating matters to supervisor or the University Executive Controller in a timely and effective manner.
Qualifications :
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience or willingness to learn advance excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Attention to details.
Strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.
Strong writing / verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organization skills with files and communications.
Accounts Payable, Credit Cards, Expense Reports Analyst – 1 position
Job description
In search of a business professional with an undergraduate degree in accounting or a related discipline with 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable.
Accounts Payable will assist in the voucher entry process for vendor invoices and perform ad hoc analysis of accounts payable data as assigned.
Assist with review of credit card charges and employee expense reports along with supporting documentation, review for appropriateness in line with university policies and procedures.
Obtain vouchers from accounts payable inbox and review for appropriateness.
Enter voucher into the University's ERP system.
Ensure vouchers have a successful three-way match to purchase order and end-user receipt.
Assist with the preparation of data analysis as assigned.
Work on special projects, and other duties as assigned.
Research historical balances using information readily available, discussions with other departments or campus accountants.
Assist with documenting new or existing business processes being used by the department.
Process information and data received within CUNY to prepare for transition to new ERP system, which may include validating data, reviewing data requests from an accounting perspective for completeness and reasonableness, and escalating matters to supervisor or the University Executive Controller in a timely and effective manner.
Qualifications :
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience or willingness to learn advance excel functions such as pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
Attention to details.
Strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills
Strong writing / verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organization skills with files and communications.
Misc. Information :
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm.
Paid parking is available at nearby parking lots.
Several subway lines are within a block of the location. Additionally, the work location is across from Port Authority Terminal.
The interviews will be conducted in person or online based on the availability.
Training will be provided.
The Nexus Staff Difference :
Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
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