Financial Representative
The Opportunity
This position supports the financial operations of Cornell’s Library units, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, financial reporting, account management, and grant administration. The role prepares financial statements and analyses, manages daily transactions and reconciliations, and provides financial guidance and customer service to assigned departments.
About the Library Finance & Budget Office
The Library Finance and Budget Office provides financial and administrative support to Cornell’s endowed and contract college Library units across campus. This includes budget management, financial transactions, grant and gift administration, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, prepare, and analyze custom financial reports, statements, and spreadsheets, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
Manage the annual budgeting process for assigned Library departments, including endowed, contract college, appropriated, restricted gift, and sponsored funds
Provide financial review, reporting, and daily accounting support to assigned Library departments.
Monitor financial transactions and account activity for accuracy, compliance, and appropriate allocation of expenses; identify discrepancies and prepare journal adjustments as needed.
Process purchase orders, invoice payments, credit memos, travel advances, and employee expense reimbursements in accordance with University policies and procedures.
Audit, approve, and process library materials invoices and procurement card transactions in FOLIO; investigate payment discrepancies and maintain vendor records in FOLIO and KFS.
Provide financial administration for grants and restricted gifts, including budget monitoring, expense forecasting, account maintenance, and compliance with award requirements.
What We Need
For further consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Associate degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with desktop computing applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and file management systems.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to successfully complete the Cornell Accounting Certification program within the first year of employment, if not already completed.
If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.
Graduate of the Cornell Accounting Certification program
This is a full-time (39 hours/week), fully remote position based in Ithaca, NY. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The final schedule will be established in collaboration with the supervisor.
Rewards and Benefits
This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location.
The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State.
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Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of…