Senior Staff Accountant

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller for Related Entities, the Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the Research Foundation’s related entities, including the CUNY Service Centers and a separate LLC that owns and operates the Foundation’s office building at 230 West 41st Street. The position supports day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and compliance activities, and plays a key role in supporting Service Center financial processes within the Research Foundation’s Workday OneRF system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
Prior experience supporting non-profit accounting and audits
Thorough knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
Experience with Workday Financial Accounting system
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve Workday Financial system discrepancies related to Service Center transactions, billing, and reporting, working collaboratively as needed to ensure accurate and timely financial processing
Familiarity with Federal, New York State, and New York City financial regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including the ability to create and use mid-level Excel functions
Proficiency in using technology to generate reports, analyze and forecast trends, research issues, and support training efforts
Demonstrated success in building cooperative working relationships, resolving obstacles and making timely and effective decisions
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, including all levels of management and external organizations
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while meeting deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
Strong time management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of professional accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable for building tenants, and general ledger maintenance
Assists the financial reporting and audit of the RF’s company-owned and operated office building located at 230 West 41st Street
Assists with the annual budgets and financial projections for the Service Centers and the LLC
Creates monthly invoices in the Research Foundation’s financial system, Workday OneRF, for internal and external users of Service Center facilities
Apply customer payments and deposits to outstanding invoices following review and verification
Enters journal entries to process payments for internal CUNY Principal Investigators utilizing iLab software
Monitors Service Center aging reports, including tracking payments from external sponsors
Investigate and address payment issues with Principal Investigators to ensure budget compliance.
Assist with the preparation and supporting documentation for Form 990 and the NYC TC201 form, collaborate with the Operations team, and support the annual budget process
Assists with the annual Service Center re-certification process to ensure allowable charges and compliance with Federal Uniform Guidance
Assists in the preparation of monthly management reports
Upholds the integrity of the general ledger for related entities by confirming the validity and accuracy of financial transactions
Coordinates LLC financial audits with internal and external auditors
Assists with requests for information related to sponsor audits, pre-award proposals, and other financial inquiries
Performs other related duties as assigned