Senior Finance Administrator
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Administration and Finance, the Sr Finance Administrator acts as a key member of the Dean’s Office financial staff and serves as a point of contact for all matters related to financial transactions and reconciliations, accounting policies, and department discretionary budgets at the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). Responsibilities include managing the daily transactions of the College’s budget including verifying and processing expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with University and College policies, executing journal vouchers and reconciling departmental budgets, developing and maintaining financial reports and processing Dean’s Office financial commitments. This role is also responsible for managing the College’s computer replacement cycle and making purchases on behalf of the Dean’s Office. Serve as a liaison to department administrators on operational financial issues. The Sr Finance Administrator also performs ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and other general tasks to support the Dean’s Office as needed. The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) combines Northeastern University’s signature approach to experiential learning with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement, both locally and globally. The College comprises 20 academic units, including two schools, eight departments, and ten interdisciplinary programs, as well as 15 research centers and institutes. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, and fosters ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. CSSH promotes inquiry with global perspectives across interdisciplinary clusters of expertise including: Artificial Intelligence, Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity; Cultural studies, Governance, and Globalization; and Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Data Ethics. At the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH), we believe that a culture of belonging, where every faculty member, staff member, and student feels empowered, respected, and connected, strengthens our shared pursuit of knowledge.
Requirements
- Knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) and four years of relevant experience.
- Strong financial analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and Workday required.
- Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and ability to meet competing deadlines.
- Applicants must include the following documentation with their application: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
- The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Managing the daily transactions of the College’s budget including verifying and processing expense reimbursements
- Ensuring compliance with University and College policies
- Executing journal vouchers and reconciling departmental budgets
- Developing and maintaining financial reports and processing Dean’s Office financial commitments
- Managing the College’s computer replacement cycle and making purchases on behalf of the Dean’s Office
- Serve as a liaison to department administrators on operational financial issues
- Performs ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and other general tasks to support the Dean’s Office as needed
Benefits
- Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
