Assistant Project Administrator

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

6h•$71,519 - $83,329•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller. The incumbent will assist the Assistant Controller and Senior Staff Accountants in administering Agency Fund accounts, including setting up, maintaining and updating project information and records/reports; reviewing project budgets, encumbrances and expenses; and verifying authorizing signatures and availability of funding, and assisting with financial reporting and account reconciliation.

Requirements

BS degree required with at least fifteen (15) credits in accounting.
At least two (2) years of fund accounting experience
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with superior analytical skills, and computer literacy in Excel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Staff Accountants in administering Agency Fund accounts, including the Recovery, Recovery Derived and Central Allocation Budget accounts.
Set up, maintain and update all project information.
Review project budgets, encumbrances and expenses, including independent contractor agreements, Requisitions, Expense Reports, Supplier Invoice Requests, Supplier Invoices, Job Requisitions and Data Changes.
Verify authorizing signatures and the availability of funding; and review and process transactions according to project standards and guidelines.
Review and enter transactions, including journal entries into the accounting system.
Maintain records and reports that track RFCUNY and College advances and guarantees to sponsored projects.
Communicate effectively with and prepare written correspondence to Project Directors and to other RFCUNY departments, providing exceptional customer service.
Assist Senior Staff Accountants in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Perform other duties as assigned.