The City University of New York · 2 months ago
Finance Coordinator- Accounts Payable
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe City University of New York is seeking a Finance Coordinator for its Office of Finance and Business Operations at Hunter College. The Finance Coordinator will manage high-volume accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating with various departments to maintain financial controls.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions—including invoices, reimbursements (employee and non-employee), travel expenses, honoraria, independent contractors, and student-related disbursements—in compliance with CUNY, New York State, and New York City policies
Review and validate supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, coding, business purpose) to ensure accuracy and audit readiness
Enter and monitor transactions, reconcile balances, and prepare reports utilizing financial systems (e.g.: CUNYfirst, CUNYBuy, ERP modules)
Maintain records and spreadsheets to support year-end close, audits, and financial reporting
Assist with audits by organizing documentation and coordinating responses to inquiries
Provide responsive customer service to faculty, staff, and students; troubleshoot system and process issues
Contribute to process improvements by identifying recurring issues, recommending workflow enhancements, and supporting system upgrades
Participate in training, onboarding, and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field strongly preferred
2 years of working accounts payable experience (invoices, reimbursements, specialized transactions) in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting
Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) and high attention to detail
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels
Experience with finance systems or major ERP platforms such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP
Knowledge of higher education operations or public-sector compliance requirements
Strong analytical ability for reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements
Skilled at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with professionalism and adaptability
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.
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Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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