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State University of New York at Oswego Accounting Associate in Oswego, New York
Location: Oswego, NY Category: College Foundation Posted On: Thu Feb 22 2024 Job Description:
Description of Department: The Oswego College Foundation, Inc. and Oswego Alumni Association, Inc. are searching for an Accounting Associate. Join a highly experienced and energetic three-person team responsible for the finances of the Oswego Alumni Association, Inc. and the nearly $70 million Oswego College Foundation, Inc.
The Oswego Alumni Association for SUNY invites applications for an Accounting Associate. While this position is located on the campus of SUNY Oswego, this is not a New York State position.
Posting Date: February 22, 2024
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Benefit Information: The Oswego Alumni Association for SUNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 403(b) Plan, sick and vacation Leave.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Description of Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for all daily aspects of cash receipts, cash disbursements and payroll, as well as helping with account reconciliation and annual audit preparation. The position will work closely with our Advancement Services Team as they process donor gift receipts. The Accounting Assistant is the daily contact with the various departments and programs on the SUNY Oswego campus for which the College Foundation holds and manages philanthropic gifts. This individual should be able to problem solve in a deadline-based atmosphere.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) .
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree in accounting or similar professional experience
Experience with not-for-profit general ledger accounting systems or related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
Attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Blackbauds Financial Edge NXT or similar general ledger accounting systems
Experience processing payroll
Experience processing credit card payments
Experience with financial reporting
Strong analytical thinking, multi-tasking and time management skills
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) .
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy) to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.
For Campus Safety information, please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report) to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco_smoke_free_policy_final.pdf) for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
Search Chair:
Kimberly Waters at kimberly.waters@oswego.edu
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.