Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative Posted On: Thu Nov 21 2024 Job Description: Job Description for Financial Management SpecialistJOB SUMMARYThe Financial Management Specialist position will be responsible for administrative services that will support the Research Foundation for NY CREATES business operations effort. The Financial Management Specialist's primary responsibilities will be to support the efforts of the Finance department and Senior Financial Managers while supporting and collaborating with other operational departments.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Daily processing of the requisitioning of good and services, the approval of invoices for payment, resolving issues with purchase orders, and coordinating with financial managers for approvals of expenditure transactions.
This team member will work with other departments including Sponsored Funds Financial Accounting and Procurement to resolve issues and coordinate timely processing of all transactions.
This position will use Oracle financial software and related business interfaces, including Excel, to create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and databases to efficiently monitor and track expenditures and purchase orders, and assist with various financial reporting needs.
This position requires familiarity with applicable policies, rules, and regulations to be able to appropriately respond to requests and provide information to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements for Financial Management Specialist
An associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a relevant field.
A minimum of 2 years relevant, professional experience.
A working knowledge of the MS Office suite and experience with other business system interfaces.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication skills.
This is a fully remote position after a designated probationary period and contingent upon supervisory continuous approval.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Relevant experience in a high volume, transactional based position.
Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account.
Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203Salary Range: $55,000- $65,000Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and educationAdditional Information:NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required. For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations. Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.