Accounting Analyst
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Business Office
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Sep 11, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 05097
Position ID:: 180912

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $55,151

Binghamton University is seeking candidates for a full-time position as an Accounting Analyst for the Central Business Office. The Accounting Analyst will be responsible for performing account and ledger reconciliations, the revenue distribution process, maintaining the University Revenue Accounting System (URAS) and reporting quarterly financial data to SUNY. Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills are a must. The Accounting Analyst will be expected to work well across a diverse population, to interact collegially, and to maintain the highest standard of integrity and ethical behavior. The ideal candidate possesses flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, solid work ethic, attention to detail and a quality education in accounting/finance.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare account reconciliations, post related adjustments, and investigate and resolve variances.
• Extract, analyze, and validate data from the Banner and SUNY financial systems and develop ad hoc reports.
• Setup Banner detail codes, monitor detail code activity and its impact in the general and subsidiary ledgers, and troubleshoot accounting errors.
• Record revenue adjustments, internal cash balance transfers, expenditure transfers, inter-agency transfers, and other periodic journal entries.
• Participate in process data testing as new financial system functionality is released.
• Advise end users regarding making account deposits within campus policy and understanding account activity using Business intelligence.
• Prepare financial reporting schedules including the campus trial balance, accounts receivable aging reports, allowance for doubtful accounts, and historical accounts receivable trending reports.
• Analyze research grant expenditure activity on a monthly basis and distribute reimbursement funds to the associated accounts.
• Provide accounting support for off-cycle reporting by reviewing financial information, interpreting data, and assembling backup documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, use initiative, follow through, and complete tasks in a timely manner

Preferred:

• SUNY experience in URAS reporting, Business Intelligence, and FMS
• Ellucian Banner experience in Accounts Receivable and Finance

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=180912

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 25, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.