Financial Operations Specialist

3 days ago

Ithaca, New York, United States Cornell University Full time
About the Role

Cornell University is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our financial operations team, you will play a critical role in providing financial support to the Department of Food Science.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide research administration, financial, and accounting support to the Department of Food Science
  • Assist with the establishment, monitoring, and projection of annual department budgets
  • Establish, monitor, and report on unrestricted, gift, and endowment accounts
  • Provide post-award sponsored research administration, including oversight of account setup and closeout, salary planning, and monitoring of effort distribution, cost share, and subcontracts
  • Liaise with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Sponsored Financial Services (SFS)
  • Establish and maintain close working relationships with administrative managers, faculty, and staff
  • Work within a team environment to provide efficient and streamlined processes for the department and the college
  • Obtain sponsored programs research administration certificate training and stay updated on changes in University policies and procedures
  • Work in partnership with Graduate Field Assistant (GFA) to track graduate student funding and appointments
Requirements
  • Associates degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
  • Accounting experience and/or formal coursework in accounting applications is required
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills are critical
  • Must use judgment in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive nature while successfully balancing conflicting priorities and maintaining confidentiality
  • Must be able to compile, analyze, and report on complex financial data
  • Must have previous experience in research administration post-award financial management
  • Must have excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with a broad range of people
  • Able to work quickly and 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
  • Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2-4 years concentrated experience in a financial office setting
  • Expertise in Excel, KFS, Workday, and OBIEE dashboards
  • Familiarity with Cornell University or other higher education environment

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