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About the Role

The Senior Finance Associate provides support to the Finance Department in managing various accounting, budgeting, reporting, and audit support functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Assist with preparation of the quarterly operating forecast.
• Assist with schedules and journal entries for grant accounting, reporting, and reimbursements.
• Monitor department revenue and expenses and prepare various analyses in comparison to budget.
• Support in maintaining reporting templates, dashboards, and input sheets used for budgeting and financial analysis of campus operations.
• Prepare and post journal entries for transactions, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist with managing the Financial Data Model (FDM) and Security Roles in Workday and Adaptive Planning.
• Work on projects and respond to requests from other Finance and non-Finance groups on campus.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of general ledger accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

Skills

• Workday/Adaptive Planning experience is a plus, but not required.

Location

• Schenectady, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 2-3 years of experience in an accounting, financial planning and analysis or other finance support role.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000-$75,000

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

About the Company

• Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity

• We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.