Temporary Finance Transaction Specialist (Part-time)

   

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology – Temporary Finance Transaction Specialist

Ithaca, NY

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where full-time faculty and many other renowned professionals direct world-class, mission-driven programs.

What You Will Do

The Finance Transaction Specialist will serve as a key member of the Finance team, keeping our daily operations running smoothly.  Under general supervision and working closely with the team, this individual will have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare daily advance deposits including preparing manual deposits for international checks and cash donations.

• Sort and distribute the Lab’s incoming mail on a daily basis,. 

• Credit Card Transactions - Process credit card payments against the Accounts Receivable balances for various types of invoices (ie. advertising and subscription services).

• General Ledger Transactions – Prepare and submit transactional documentation to record Membership revenue and other receivable payments.

• Daily Batching Process – Acquire and compile the necessary supporting documentation daily for transactions for Membership revenue streams.

• Adjustment Processing - Initiate adjustments for Membership within the Raisers Edge system for chargebacks and foreign currency exchange rates.  Adjustments may also include updating gift fund codes, as needed.

This is a part-time, 19 hours a week, 6-month position (April through October).

What We Need from You

• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and work independently.

• Attention to detail and commitment to ensuring data quality and efficiency of processes along with confidentiality requirements.

• Knowledge of software (MS Excel, Word) and Kuali Financial systems.

• Proven accuracy working with high volume of credit card, cash and check transactions.

• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple objectives to assist meeting unit goals.

• Must have excellent customer service skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate with a broad range of people.

• High School Diploma and 1-2 years accounting experience

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience. 

• Additional 1 year accounting and financial experience preferred.

• Experience with Cornell policies and procedures in the areas of accounting, and accounts payable preferred.

• Knowledge of Cornell on-line systems:   Kuali Financial Systems, ID&R, Outlook (email and calendaring) preferred.

Pay range for this position is pay range of $20.00 - $21.43 per hour. Work shift can be flexible with the expectation to occur during business hours Monday – Friday.

This position is not benefits eligible.

This position is not available for Visa Sponsorship

How to Apply:

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University Job Title:

Temporary Financial Assistant

Job Family:

Temporary Finance/Budget/Planning

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:

Denise Smith

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2024-04-17