Finance Accountant, Level 1 (Provisional) - Business Operations

Overview

Finance Accountant, Level 1 (Provisional) - Business Operations at LaGuardia Community College - Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

Responsibilities

Performs professional work in accounting or auditing in a higher education setting, coordinates accounting activities, and may supervise employees engaged in accounting activities.

Maintain general and special books of accounts, post accounting entries, prepare trial balances and bank reconciliations, establish and maintain codes for funds and reserves, allocate costs and charges, and classify revenues and expenditures.

Assist in entry-level professional tasks under supervision, including preparing financial statements and reports, and supporting audits and financial analyses as needed.

Process cash disbursements, review requisitions, process purchase orders, and assist with monthly close and related ad-hoc reports as required.

Assignment Levels

There are five Assignment Levels for this position (1, 1-A, 2, 3, 4). This specification describes typical assignments for this position; related duties may be assigned as needed. Some levels have specific prerequisites (e.g., Level 1-a is for College Accountants with five years of full-time service who have not progressed to Levels 2–4).

Minimum Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in accounting or a related field, including at least 18 college credits in accounting and at least 6 credits in data processing, computer science, banking, economics, statistics, or similar courses.

Demonstrated English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension).

Full-time work is considered 35 hours per week; part-time experience may be prorated per policy. Specific level requirements vary by assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in accounting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel.

Responsibilities for the Foundation (Sample)

Process cash disbursement transactions in the Financial Edge Accounts Payable module; ensure expenses reflect correctly in the general ledger.

Review requisitions, process purchase orders, and assist with journal entries for monthly closes.

Liaise with the Development department to review budgets and monitor spending trends; assist with ad-hoc reports and audit schedules.

Compensation

New Hire Salary : $51,240

Incumbent Salary : $57,901

Note : Salary reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits and eligibility vary by job title and classification. Health benefits may extend to eligible dependents and retirees.

How to Apply

Visit the CUNY employment page, log in or create an account, search for this vacancy by Job ID or Title, and click Apply Now. Include a resume and cover letter.

Closing Date

Open until filled. Resume review will begin after August 6, 2025 (Revised).

Job Search Category & EEO

Job Category : Managerial / Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and protected groups to apply. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.

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