Financial Representative The Opportunity This position supports the financial operations of Cornell’s Library units, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, financial reporting, account management, and grant administration. The role prepares financial statements and analyses, manages daily transactions and reconciliations, and provides financial guidance and customer service to assigned departments. About the Library Finance & Budget Office The Library Finance and Budget Office provides financial and administrative support to Cornell’s endowed and contract college Library units across campus. This includes budget management, financial transactions, grant and gift administration, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop, prepare, and analyze custom financial reports, statements, and spreadsheets, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. Manage the annual budgeting process for assigned Library departments, including endowed, contract college, appropriated, restricted gift, and sponsored funds Provide financial review, reporting, and daily accounting support to assigned Library departments. Monitor financial transactions and account activity for accuracy, compliance, and appropriate allocation of expenses; identify discrepancies and prepare journal adjustments as needed. Process purchase orders, invoice payments, credit memos, travel advances, and employee expense reimbursements in accordance with University policies and procedures. Audit, approve, and process library materials invoices and procurement card transactions in FOLIO; investigate payment discrepancies and maintain vendor records in FOLIO and KFS. Provide financial administration for grants and restricted gifts, including budget monitoring, expense forecasting, account maintenance, and compliance with award requirements. What We Need For further consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter. Associate degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with desktop computing applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and file management systems. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully complete the Cornell Accounting Certification program within the first year of employment, if not already completed. If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t. Graduate of the Cornell Accounting Certification program This is a full-time (39 hours/week), fully remote position based in Ithaca, NY. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The final schedule will be established in collaboration with the supervisor. Rewards and Benefits This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. Employees who work remotely may receive multiple W-2 Forms depending on their work location. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholding for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside of New York State. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell. Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: Total Rewards | Working at Cornell. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. University Job Title: Accounts Rep V Job Family: Fin/Budget/Planning Level: E Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Range: $29.45 - $32.90 Remote Option Availability: Remote Company: Contract College Contact Name: Keionda Lewis Contact Email: [email protected] Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. Union Positions The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates. 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Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City. We offer a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave and flexible work options.

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