Account Representative IV - 3 Positions

Who We Are

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

There are three positions available, with one position being located within each of the following areas:

Department of Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, and Biological & Environmental Engineering: These positions will have time dedicated across the four departments and will report to Alan Joffrey within the Department of Food Science.

Department of Natural Resources and Global Development: This position will report to Adrienne Mason.

Department of Contracts and Financial Compliance: This position will report to Jennifer Austin and will provide college-wide financial support as well as supporting the college contracting process.

What You Will Do

As the Accounts Representative IV duties include providing financial services to the department including account management, grant and contract management, college reporting, accountability for funds management, and backup proposal support. In conjunction with department administrative managers (AM), make appropriate judgments about financial activities ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures and external regulations.

Specifically, within the department assist with the establishment, monitoring, and projection of annual department budgets; establish, monitor and report on unrestricted, gift, and endowment accounts. Provide post-award sponsored research administration including oversight to the set up and close out of accounts, salary planning and monitoring of effort distribution, cost share, subcontracts, compliance with sponsor and university policies, liaison with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Sponsored Financial Services (SFS).

Establish close working relationship(s) with administrative managers (AM), faculty, and staff. Establish and maintain close working relationships with the Shared Services Center (SSC) and other finance staff in the college. Work within a team environment to provide the most efficient and streamlined processes for the department(s) and the college.

Obtain sponsored programs research administration certificate training and stay updated on changes in University policies and procedures as they relate to financial processes. Work in partnership with Graduate Field Assistant (GFA) to track graduate student funding and appointments. In conjunction with department manager and Chairs Assistant, confirm funding source for appointments and extensions of academic, non-academic and temporary staff. Identify and recommend college best practice and processes. Actively pursue continuous learning and specialized training in key functional areas to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

What We Need

We are looking for a talented individual who builds and maintains effective relationships with multiple stakeholders. Additionally, we need someone who has the following:

• Associates degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Accounting experience and/or formal coursework in accounting applications is required. Must be able to understand and accurately apply account numbers, object codes, rules, and policies to transactions and understand impact on financial statements.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills are critical.
• Must use judgement in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive nature while successfully balancing conflicting priorities and maintaining confidentiality.
• Must be able to compile, analyze, and report on complex financial data.
• Must have previous experience in research administration post-award financial management.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with a broad range of people. Attention to detail, organizational skills and prioritization skills are required.
• Able to work quickly & effectively under pressure, use judgment in accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature; balance conflicting priorities, and make decisions from a range of choices.
• Demonstrates accountability in all work responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a high-level of proficiency with Excel, and experience with other standard office programs.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process/procedures is the norm.
• Proceed alone on regular tasks, consulting with supervisor on questionable situations.
• Must be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.
• Must be able and willing to enhance personal knowledge, skills, and abilities as needed.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you! There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-4 years concentrated experience in a financial office setting.
• Expertise in Excel, KFS, Workday and OBIEE dashboards.
• Familiarity with Cornell University or other higher education environment.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Hourly range for this position is $24.70 - $26.70 and is based upon experience/qualifications.
• You can also view additional information regarding job competencies and staff skills for success.
• Cornell has a comprehensive total rewards program offers several benefits options to meet your needs. More information on our wonderful programs can be found at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

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