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About the Role

Oversees and performs accounting, finance, and administrative functions for small, nonprofit governmental agencies, ensuring GAAP compliance, managing budgets, financial reporting, grant management, and audit support. Provides financial guidance, training, and systems support, promoting consistent practices and supporting Association needs. Offers interim accounting support during staffing transitions to maintain financial operations continuity.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with colleagues to develop, implement, and communicate financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
Support the effective utilization of financial and accounting software applications.
Work closely with executive directors and finance staff by providing education, guidance and support on all finance and accounting functions.
Help ensure compliance with regulations and CCE requirements.
Monitor trends, identify issues, and communicate them to executive directors and local staff for resolution.
Answer questions and help people understand budget and financial processes.
Provide leadership in the support of finance systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Provide direct financial management for one CCE Association.
Serve as an advisor to the executive director, answer questions, and present financial statements at board and committee meetings.
Plan, manage, and oversee budgets, accounting functions, and grant and contract financials.
Help ensure appropriate oversight of financial records at all times.
Directly perform accounting functions for one CCE Association including accounts payable/receivable, staff reimbursements, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, journal entries, cost allocations, and preparing reports.
Ensure timely processing and payment of all invoices.
Monitor funding streams and appropriations received through Cornell University.
Provide training (one-on-one and in group settings) on finance topics and financial systems.
Perform administrative, grants and contracts management, payroll, and accounting functions as assigned.
Provide interim accounting and finance support to maintain operations during vacancies and other staffing transitions.
Attend calls, meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Complete and submit all required data, reports, records, and documentation on time.
Jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan with Supervisor and/or Executive Director.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Adhere to established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Albany County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
An associate’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field plus two years related experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience relevant to the role of the position.
Strong knowledge of accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, etc.) and skills (budgets, audits, etc.).
Proficient in financial software (e.g., ERP systems - Acumatica, QuickBooks, Excel, etc.) and MS Office Suite.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to train others, present financial information to executive directors and board members, and work effectively in decentralized, sometimes ambiguous environments while upholding required standards and consistency.
Ability to meet regular travel requirements associated with this position.
A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
Financial management experience in a government, non-profit, or public sector setting.
Experience with accrual basis of accounting.
Experience with managing and preparing for audits.
Experience managing budgets with diverse income streams.
Experience with Acumatica.

Skills

GAAP compliance
Budgeting and forecasting
Financial reporting
Grant management
Year-end processes
Audit support
Financial guidance
Financial training
Financial systems support
Accounting standards
MS Office Suite
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Accrual basis of accounting

Location

Voorheesville, NY

Work Type

On-site
Full-time
Exempt

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years’ experience relevant to the role of the position.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
Associate’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field plus two years related experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.

Salary/Compensations

$75,000 annually

Benefits

Generous paid time off
21 Vacation days
14 Holidays
3 Personal days
12 Sick days annually
Mileage for work related travel is reimbursed
Health insurance
Dental insurance
NYS Retirement (NYSLRS)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program

About the Company

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.
Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.
This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Equal Opportunity

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.