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The City University of New York · 1 month ago

Finance Specialist - Instructional Computing and Information Technology (ICIT) Department

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $77K/yr

4+ years exp

The City University of New York is a prominent educational institution, and they are seeking a Finance Specialist for their Instructional Computing and Information Technology Department. The role involves managing financial transactions, monitoring IT expenditures, and preparing operational reports to support financial planning and compliance.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Verify, record, and post financial transactions such as funds received and disbursed

Assist with monitoring IT expenditures, ensuring accurate coding, support timely payments, and help ensure alignment with approved budgets and university policies

Create and maintain weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc operational reports

Process checks for accounts for the department; prepare financial statements and reconcile account balances

Prepare and analyze annual department budgets such as Tax Levy, Technology Fee to monitor financial planning and resource allocation

Assist with the operations associated with year-end procedures, annual audits and other financial functions

Record and update financial information in CUNYfirst/CUNYBuy

Assist in developing and maintaining procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls; support audit readiness activities

Examine invoices, claims, vouchers, statements, bills, etc. for accuracy by reviewing supporting data and records

Manage vendor information and registration process, including CUNY Substitute Form W-9s

Maintain IT asset and software license records; track renewals, expirations, depreciation, and license compliance under supervision

Perform basic cost analyses to inform IT initiatives

Support the IT procurement lifecycle for hardware, software, cloud services, licenses, and contracts (requisitions, vendor communications, and basic bid/ quote activities)

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget preparationMicrosoft ExcelCUNYfirst/CUNYBuyProcurement policiesAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience

Preferred

Degree in Accounting or related field and four years of related experience

Experience in higher education highly desirable

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products required, especially proficiency in Excel is a must

Demonstrated proactive approach and self-initiative is a strong plus

Managing projects and priorities in a dynamic, fluid environment

Creativity and independent problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Possess excellent analytical skills in a fast and diverse environment

Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of users with different expectations and backgrounds

Strong organizational skills with emphasis on detail and follow-up

Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, and organizational and interpersonal skills are required

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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