Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County has an opening for a full-time Accounting & Finance Coordinator working on-site from the Rochester, NY office.
The Accounting & Finance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and performing the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. The position ensures accurate financial recordkeeping, timely processing of financial transactions, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and compliance with established Cornell University and CCE financial policies and procedures.
This position will work closely with the WSBN regional Lead Finance Manager to ensure the financial needs of the association and staff are met in a timely and efficient manner.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate’s degree in accounting or closely related field. GED/High School Diploma plus 1-year transferrable program/functional experience may substitute.
• Two years of experience in a financial, bookkeeping, or accounting position or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Standards.
• Commitment to learn Cornell-specific accounting software.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and practices.
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team with finance staff, Cornell University, and Association staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods.
• Ability to ensure confidentially of information relating to financial and sensitive matters at all times.
• Ability to follow and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, error-free financial and statistical records.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, requirements, and priorities to complete work in a timely manner and within established deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and management, accounts receivable/payable tracking, expense/revenue tracking, cash flow tracking, reconciliation, reporting, compliance, and grants/contracts management. Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and experience with non-profit finance is desirable.
• Experience with sophisticated financial software and web interfaces (i.e.: Accumatica, Kuali, FIDO, Workday, etc.) and non-profit accounting
• Ability and willingness to use learn and effectively use new technologies and systems.
• Experience in budget preparation and management, accounts receivable/payable tracking, expense/revenue tracking, cash flow tracking, reconciliation, reporting, compliance,…