Cornell Cooperative Extension
Education
FinanceCoordinator
“Finance Coordinator at Cornell Cooperative Extension. Skills: Financial coordination, Accounting principles, Budget management. Manage financial functions. Implement financial processes”
Industry & Context.
Solve problems; Deal with variables
Ability to work in office environment, Lifting materials, Moving materials, Transporting materials
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree in accounting, 2 years of experience in financial, bookkeeping, or accounting, Ability to meet travel requirements, Ability to meet acceptable background check standards, Ability to work flexible hours, Ability to clearly communicate in English, Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, Knowledge of FASB and GAAP Standards, Commitment to learn Cornell-specific accounting software, Knowledge of accounting principles, High level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Ability to work as part of a team, Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, Ability to ensure confidentially of information, Ability to follow and interpret instructions, Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, Ability to solve problems, Demonstrated ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple tasks, Demonstrated experience in budget preparation and management, Demonstrated experience in accounts receivable/payable tracking, Demonstrated experience in expense/revenue tracking, Demonstrated experience in cash flow tracking, Demonstrated experience in reconciliation, Demonstrated experience in reporting, Demonstrated experience in compliance, Demonstrated experience in grants/contracts management
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Experience with non-profit finance, Experience with sophisticated financial software, Experience with web interfaces, Experience with Accumatica, Experience with Kuali, Experience with FIDO, Experience with Workday, Experience with non-profit accounting, Ability and willingness to use learn new technologies, Ability and willingness to effectively use new systems, Experience in financial statement preparation
What You'll Do.
Manage financial functions
Implement financial processes
Coordinate financial functions
Coordinate financial processes
Assist with management
Monitor financial functions
Prepare financial functions
Develop grants/contracts
Monitor audit records
Ensure financial transactions are processed
Ensure cash handling is processed
Participate in Association Board meetings
Participate in committee meetings
Perform accounting data entry
Perform accounting functions
Work closely with WSBN Regional Finance Lead Manager
Ensure financial needs are met
Assist with developing Association financial strategies
Adhere to applicable laws
Adhere to regulations
Adhere to CCE guidelines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with finance staff; Work with Cornell University staff; Work with Association staff
Communication Scope
Speak English; Read English; Write English; Verbal communication; Written communication; Electronic communication
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