Financial Assistant (Public) jobs in Troy, NY

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Assistant for Financial Analysis HV-NTP-9997
Administration and Operations 

Qualifications for Employment

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field and two (2) years of accounting experience or an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field and four (4) years of accounting experience.   Experience should include account reconciliation with a computerized ERP system. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.

The preferred candidate will have not-for-profit fund accounting experience. 

Nature and Scope of Duties:

The Assistant for Financial Analysis-Administration reports to the Vice President for Administration or their designee and performs the following duties: 

1.    Prepares, reviews and analyzes statistical and financial reports for internal (College) or external (Federal, State, etc.) distribution/submission.
2.    Completes an analysis of accounts within the General Ledger in accordance with documented procedures and schedules.
3.    Assists with preparing, processing and reviewing vendor quotes, invoices, statements, request for proposals, and obtaining written and/or phone quotes for the acquisition of equipment, supplies (office or educational), leases, maintenance contracts, professional services, etc.
4.    Completes ad hoc and annual reporting including but not limited to monthly fuel readings, Emergency Light Inspections, Generator readings, IPEDS, and the Cost of Curriculum Study Report.
5.    May be responsible for benefit analysis and payments, plant fund accounting, insurance claims processing, budget and other financial accounting functions.
6.    Assists offices and departments of the Vice President for Administration.
7.    Responsible for compilation and preparation of data for both internal and external agencies:  administrative departments, actuary, external auditors, SUNY, NYS and Rensselaer County.
8.    Responsible for working with the College’s independent auditors to reconcile the annual financial statements to the College’s financial reports.
9.    Assists with accounting for other areas and/or entities including capital construction, physical plant, public safety, finance, payroll, grants and the Educational Opportunity Center.
10.    Performs other duties assigned.

There are one full-time 37.5-hour work week positions with a salary range of $44,000-$46,000.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of April 21, 2024.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.