Staff Accountant HV-NTPI-9779-1

Hudson Valley Community College • City of Troy, NY

3d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

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. Staff Accountant HV-NTPI-9779-1 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• five years of experience in analysis, maintaining financial accounts and records
• proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• strong interpersonal communication
• strong organizational skills required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ellucian Banner and not-for-profit fund accounting and/or experience in a higher education environment is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews and analyzes statistical and financial reports for internal (College) or external (Federal, State, etc.) distribution/submission.
• Completes an analysis of accounts within the General Ledger in accordance with best practices and documented procedures and schedules.
• Completes the annual Cost of Curriculum Study Report.
• Responsible for plant fund accounting.
• Assist with preparation of data for the Actuary.
• Prepares automated or manual recurring fiscal reports in accordance with GAAP
• Maintains ledger accounts and analyzes fiscal data;
• Assists with fiscal year-end closing of financial records.
• Assists with accounting for the Educational Opportunity Center.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees