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About the Role

Hudson Valley Community College is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support the finance department. This role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the College's financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting principles knowledge, computer application skills, and excellent communication and data analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation, review, and analysis of statistical and financial reports for internal or external distribution/submission.
• Prepares data for the Actuary.
• Coordinates the collection of data from other departments for the College’s independent audit.
• Assists with the collection and processing of Certificate of Residency (COR) forms.
• Leads the annual Cost of Curriculum Study Report.
• Assists with processing non-tuition billing.
• Assists with accounts receivables and follows up on outstanding balances, turning over delinquent accounts to a collection agency.
• Performs collateral reconciliations.
• Assists Cashier/Bursar’s Office with responding to student inquiries during peak times and as needed.
• Assists with bank reconciliations.
• Assists with annual calculations for auditors, including vacation accrual and termination benefits.
• Assists Comptroller in working with the College’s independent auditors to reconcile annual financial statements to the College’s financial reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university OR Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of data collection and analysis in a computerized environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Appointment is contingent upon completion of a background check.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong computer application skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collect and analyze data

Location

• Troy, New York
• Malta, New York

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000-$55,000

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Eye Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee and employee's spouse and children free tuition waivers
• Generous leave policy
• Potential eligibility for the PSLF Program

About the Company

• Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is located in scenic Upstate NY with multi-campus locations in Troy and Malta, New York.
• HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
• Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year.
• The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students.
• Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY.
• With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.
• Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression.
• Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Equal Opportunity

• Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.