Senior Financial Aid Accountant NY

Date Posted: 02/10/2025 Hiring Organization: Rose International Position Number: 477994 Job Title: Senior Financial Aid Accountant Job Location: New York City, NY, USA, 10036 Work Model: Onsite Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (35 hours/week) Employment Type: Temporary Estimated Duration (In months): 25 Min Hourly Rate ($): 25.00 Max Hourly Rate ($): 35.00 Must Have Skills/Attributes: Accounting, Finance Reporting, Financial Analysis, MS Excel, Pivot Tables, Vlookups Job Description **Our pay rate is competitive based off the Client's desire for best overall value. Pay rate is determine based on skills required, years of experience and specific Client requirements. ** Required Education: • Bachelor's degree in accounting or• High School Diploma or Equivalent with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in accounting Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge: • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience or willingness to learn advance excel functions such as pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.• Attention to details.• Strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.• Strong writing/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.• Strong organization skills with files and communications. Senior Grants/Financial Aid Accountant Job Responsibilities: • Familiar with bank reconciliation processes and concepts, accruals, specifically related to receivables and external customer or sponsor billing.• Prepare account analysis and reconciliation on financial aid related to general ledger activity as assigned by department supervisor.• Research historical balances using information readily available, and discussions with other departments.• Assist with documenting new or existing business processes being used by the department.• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing process.• On a daily basis, update the cash log as per the support obtained from Cash Management.• Monthly reconciliation of the cash log with the general ledger to ensure accuracy.• Prepare reports and presentation materials for university management, colleges, and external parties.• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and other special projects, as requested.• Process information and data received to prepare for transition to new ERP system, which may include validating data, reviewing data requests from an accounting perspective for completeness and reasonableness, and escalating matters to supervisor or the University Executive Controller in a timely and effective manner.*Offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check requirements* No parking provided at this location. **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. ** **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements. ** Benefits: For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay Equity: For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Created: 2025-02-11