Business Office Analyst
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 11, 2024
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
Salary: $55,000
The Business Office Analyst is a full-time professional position reporting directly to the Director of Procurement. The duties of the position include but are not limited to:
- Assist Business Affairs staff with all aspects of University financial reporting and thorough analyses
- Prepare financial analysis using Business Intelligence and SAS
- IPEDS Reporting
- NSF HERD Reporting
- Economic Impact
- Annual President's Report
- Annual Business Affairs Report
- Facilities & Administration Cost Proposal
- Financial liaison to various university-wide departments
- Generate Cash Reporting metrics during various time periods
- Quarterly reports
- Monthly reports
- Providing analysis of cash reports
- PhD Fee Scholarship
- Validate student registration and student aid data
- Consolidate data into running semi-weekly file with history
- Coordinate communication to campus from Business Affairs
- Listserv
- BUBS Portal
- Org Charts
- Assist Business Affairs staff with ad-hoc requests
- Program Economics reviews
- Run reports on departmental PSR & TS expenses
- Provide assistance to: Accounts Payable, Travel and Purchasing Department
- Audit monthly travel card statements
- Assist in auditing individual travel reimbursements during busy times
- Monitor open encumbrances on a quarterly basis
- Assist in year-end closeout
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration and/or related field
- Demonstrated technical aptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail
- Excellence in time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate competing priorities in a demanding environment
- Excellent professional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to relay complex financial/technical advice to audiences of varying expertise
- Ability to decipher ambiguous requests and deliver a creative, well-thought-out solution
- Advanced skills in MS Excel; proficient in MS Office Suite
- Problem solving, self-motivated learner motivated to join a hard-working team
- Experience with SAS and/or Oracle Business Intelligence
- Expert-level MS Excel skills
- Experience in NYS travel and personal reimbursement policy and procedures
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.
For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=174514
Deadline for Internal Applicants:
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
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