The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree, accounting or finance field preferred
• Prior payroll/fiscal management or related experience
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial acumen required
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local guidelines
• Prior supervisory experience of direct and indirect reports
• Intermediate to advance working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse populations both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while handling multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to resolve problems professionally and efficiently
• Highest level of accuracy and confidentiality in all tasks; strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate constructively with team members, staff, and the Research Foundation of CUNY
• Ability to create and utilize metrics to drive performance, identify trends, and develop/implement process improvements, escalating issues and proposed solutions as appropriate
• A sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to coordinate the work of others on a team, as well as work independently

Physical Requirements

• This position is located in a professional office environment and is currently hybrid, working 70% in person (7 days) in office and 30% remote (3 days) during every two-week payroll cycle. Laptop may be provided if needed to support working remotely.
• While performing these duties, the employee is required to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting items (up to 20 pounds), bending, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time. Reasonable accommodations will be made for employees with disabilities or other needs per RFCUNY policies.
• Ability to travel to other CUNY sites as needed.

As of May 27, 2022, all candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID- 19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law and criteria. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as two weeks after a final dose in primary series of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine (example: two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine such as Moderna or Pfizer, or two weeks after a single dose vaccine such as Johnson and Johnson). Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. Newly hired employees will be sent an email with instructions on how to upload their vaccine information on the Research Foundation portal.

EEO 

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people of all race, color, religion, gender, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disabilities, age, or protected veteran status to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with disabilities act/E-Verify employer.