Accounting Services Assistant - Binghamton University Foundation

Company: The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton Uni
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Accounting Services Assistant - Binghamton University FoundationCategory:Support Staffs Non-Exempt Department:Binghamton University FoundationLocations:Vestal, NYPosted:Dec 1, 2021Closes:Jan 21, 2022 - 11:59 PM ESTType:Full-time Non-ExemptPosition ID:139325ShareAbout The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :The Research Foundation, founded in 1951, exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York state's innovation economy. The RF supports nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private not-for-profit corporation that administers externally funded sponsored projects for and on behalf of SUNY. The Research Foundation is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.Job Description:The Binghamton University Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established to raise funds that further the purpose and mission of Binghamton University. Staff members and volunteers working on behalf of the Foundation foster and maintain partnerships with alumni, parents, friends and members of the University community.In addition to raising and administering funds, the Foundation provides bookkeeping services to other entities on campus; processing deposits and disbursements. This position is within theFoundation's accounting services department. Responsibilities will include:

• Data entry of vouchers, check production, check distribution, uploading of positive pay and filing of vouchers for all entities served.
• Processing of daily deposits for all entities, including cash receipts, accounts receivable, and preparation of each entity's cash bank deposit slips for bank courier pick up. Checks are scanned and submitted daily to the bank.
• Cash window hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm daily.
• Data entry of journal entries.
• Processing of new account forms and change forms for BU Foundation accounts.
• Processing of student loan applications and repayments, including accounts receivable maintenance. Sending reminder/delinquency notices for past due loans and updating status in the University's Banner system.
• Preparation of Foundation vouchers as needed, along with labels and annual voucher file folders. Coordination and maintenance of document storage.
• Maintain accounting services office supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned and back up to accounting services associate.Requirements:
  • High School Diploma is required
  • Associate's degree in business, accounting or related disciplines is preferred
  • Minimum 1 to 3 years of cash handling duties and customer service experience is required
  • Must be able to interact successfully with various campus constituenciesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
    • Exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure efficiency.
    • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
    • Experience with Blackbaud's Financial Edge or other accounting software will be considered beneficial.Additional Information:Salary Range:$33,000 - $35,000 annually, based on experience. 12-month position. 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.Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment OpportunityThe Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. It is the obligation of each officer, manager, and supervisor to ensure all employment activities are conducted in an equal and equitable fashion, without regard to race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, status as a domestic violence victim, arrest record, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Such activities include, but are not limited to: recruitment, advertising, selection, hiring, training, promotion, upgrade, demotion, transfer, layoff, discharge, return from layoff, performance evaluation, rate of pay, other compensation and fringe benefits.The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.Application Instructions:All applicants must apply through this Hirezon/Interview Exchange system and should submit:
    • Resume
    • Cover letter which addresses the specific reasons for your interest in this opportunity.
    • Contact information of three referencesYou may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume/vitae.After filling out the contact information, you will be directed to the upload page.Returning Applicants - Login (https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp) to your The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton Careers Account to check your completed application.Please contact us (https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/iecreatemodifyticket.jsp?) if you need assistance applying through this website.URL:www.binghamton.edu/foundation/index.html

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