Financial Reporting Specialist - Accounts Rep IV - BEE

Financial Reporting Specialist

Department Background:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell Universitys second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the worlds complex interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance here in New York across the nation and around the world.

The Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering (BEE) is diverse with two distinct and highly integrated program areas: Biological Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Although these two program areas share significant commonality in teaching especially with regard to the core curriculum there are significant differences in emphasis and course options. These differences result in a flexible program that satisfies the diverse interests of our students. Accordingly the intellectual breadth of the BEE department is even more strongly reflected by the diversity of the departments research and outreach activities. Biological Engineering integrates engineering practice and quantitative biology with a focus on food systems life sciences human health and the environment. The entire department is home to 20 faculty 70 graduate students and 50 academic and non-academic staff with a focus on education research and outreach.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Administrative Manager provide financial and accounting support to BEE. As a provider of financial services to the Department and in conjunction with department administrative managers (AM) make appropriate judgments about financial activities in a manner that coincides with university policies as they relate to account management grant and contract management sponsored project accountability college reporting accountability for funds management and proposal support. Establish close working relationships with the administrative manager (AM) faculty and staff. Establish and maintain close working relationships with the Shared Services Center (SSC). Work within a team environment to provide the most efficient and streamlined processes for the department and the college. Obtain sponsored programs certificate training and stay updated on changes in University policies and procedures as they relate to financial processes.

Within BEE provide post-award Sponsored Fund research administration including set up and close out of accounts set up and monitoring of effort distribution cost share and subcontracts compliance with sponsor and university policies liaison with the CALS Office of Pre-Award Services (OPAS) the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Sponsored Fund Accounting (SFA). Work in partnership with Shared Services Center to ensure that operations are structured to meet departmental needs. Work in partnership with Graduate Field Assistant (GFA) to track graduate student funding and appointments.

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This is a hybrid position currently with a maximum of up to 2 days per week remote.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in business administration organizational development human relations or related field and 2 years of experience in an academic administrative role or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be able to understand and accurately apply account numbers object codes rules and policies to transactions and understand impact on financial statements.

• Must be able to compile analyze and report on complex financial data.

• Must have previous experience in research administration including pre-proposal submission and post-award financial management.

• Must have excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with a broad range of people. Attention to detail organizational skills and prioritization skills are required.

• Able to work quickly & effectively under pressure use judgment in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature; balance conflicting priorities and make decisions from a range of choices.

• Demonstrates accountability in all work responsibilities.

• Demonstrate a high-level of proficiency with Excel and experience with other standard office programs.

• Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process/procedures is the norm.

• Proceed alone on regular tasks consulting with supervisor on questionable situations.

• Must be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.

• Must be able and willing to enhance personal knowledge skills and abilities as needed.

If you have all those things great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have but its ok if you dont.

• Bachelors Degree preferred with 4 years of concentrated experience in a financial office setting.

• Strong working knowledge of Cornell contract budgeting and accounting policies and practices; grant and contract management; financial policies and procedures.

• Proficient in use of Cornell administrative and financial computer applications such as OBIEE Dashboards Kuali Financial System and Workday.

• Expertise in Excel.

• Familiarity with Cornell University or other higher education environment.

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