Location: Manhattan, NY
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
- Job Type: Officer of Administration - Bargaining Unit: - Regular/Temporary: Regular - End Date if Temporary: - Hours Per Week: full-time - Standard Work Schedule: - Building: - Salary Range: $72,000-$82,000 annually *The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.* Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Cash and Accounting Operations, the Accountant serves as a key member of the Financial Reporting and Operations team for the University. This role is responsible for supporting the integrity of financial data, ensuring accurate cash management, and contributing to the efficiency of accounting operations. Responsibilities - Prepare monthly reconciliations of various University operating bank accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies. - Perform detailed reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts, identifying discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution. - Prepare, review, and process daily journal entries while maintaining proper documentation and audit support. - Monitor and oversee daily banking activity, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and investigated as needed. - Effectively review and investigate unclaimed cash receipts, ensuring timely identification, proper classification, tracking, and resolution in accordance with University and procedures. - Act as a liaison with internal University departments and external banking partners to research, investigate, and resolve cash-related inquiries and discrepancies. - Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure timely and accurate reporting. - Assist wit