Accounting Services Assistant - Binghamton University Foundation

About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton :

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 about more than 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. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.

The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!

Job Description:

The Binghamton University Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established to raise funds that further the purpose and mission of Binghamton University. Staff members and volunteers working on behalf of the Foundation, foster and maintain partnerships with alumni, parents, friends and members of the University community. In addition to raising and administering funds, the Foundation provides bookkeeping services to other entities on campus; processing deposits and disbursements. This position is within the Foundation's accounting services department. Responsibilities will include:

• Data entry of vouchers, check production, check distribution, and uploading of online banking transactions.
• Processing of daily deposits for all entities, including cash receipts, accounts receivable, and preparation of each entity's cash bank deposit slips for bank courier pick up. Checks are scanned and submitted daily to the bank.
• Data entry of journal entries
• Processing of new account forms and change forms for BU Foundation accounts.
• Processing of student loan applications and repayments, including accounts receivable maintenance. Sending reminder/delinquency notices for past due loans and updating status in the University's Banner system.
• Preparation of Foundation vouchers as needed, along with labels and annual voucher file folders. Coordination and maintenance of document storage.
• General office responsibilities, including filing, ordering supplies and mailing of checks
• Other duties as assigned and back up to accounting services associate

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in business, accounting or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of cash handling duties and customer service experience.
• Must be able to interact successfully with various campus constituencies
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow directions
• Exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Blackbaud's Financial Edge or other accounting software will be considered advantageous

Additional Information:

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 Annually. Full-time,12-month position. Please note, this position involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work and will require the incumbent to be onsite 100% of the time. Additionally, Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

All applications must be submitted through the Employment Opportunities - Research Foundation website located here: https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198673

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person