eCornell Finance Assistant (Remote)

   

Remote position

This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States.

The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.  

Department Summary

As Cornell University’s online learning unit, eCornell delivers online professional certificate courses to individuals and organizations around the world. Courses are personally developed by Cornell faculty with expertise in a wide range of topics, including data analytics, management, marketing, human resources, leadership, and STEM. Students learn in an interactive, small cohort format to gain skills they can immediately apply in their organizations, while earning a professional certificate from Cornell University. eCornell has offered online learning courses and certificate programs for 15 years to over 130,000 students at more than 2,000 companies.

Position Summary

eCornell’s Finance Team is searching for a knowledgeable, hardworking and flexible individual to join their team as a Finance Assistant assisting with financial tasks, performing data analysis, and supporting finance team members in day-to-day activities.

This is a casual, fixed term, non-benefits eligible position with 19 hours of scheduled work per week on average.

In this role you will: 

• Collaborate with the finance team to analyze financial data.

• Assist in maintaining financial records, inputting data into spreadsheets, and generating reports.

• Conduct research on financial trends, regulations, and best practices.

• Work with the team on preparing documentation for process enhancements.

• Assist with special projects as assigned by the finance team members.

Position requirements:

• High school diploma.

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software tools.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic finance team
   

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position.

   

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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 Remote

Company:

Contact Name:

Kayla Bradley

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• Unique applicable skills

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2024-04-16