Finance Coordinator; Assistant Accountant

Finance Coordinator (Assistant Accountant) Position Details

At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility.

The Finance Coordinator will report to the Finance Controller-Related Entities at Baruch College Student Services Accounting Unit.

In addition to the overview duties, tasks include but are not limited to:

• Ensures efficient and effective operation of the Student Services Accounting Unit.
• Assists in creating various annual and quarterly reports for the boards of directors of the Baruch M. Baruch Association, the Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation, and the Baruch College Early Learning Center.
• Provide guidance to directors and student leaders in affiliated entities in developing, monitoring and reporting annual budgets and provides data and reports relating to numerous financial inquiries.
• Assists in preparing financial statements for the Affiliated Entities and works closely with the external auditors and internal auditors on the annual financial statement audits.
• Provides information for form 990 reporting.
• Assist with managing the fiscal year-end closing process for all affiliated entities.
• Works with property manager to reconcile capital assets per college records to CUNYfirst Asset Management.
• Assists the payroll process for all affiliated entities and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with managing business analyses, budget allocations, financial reporting, and various statistical reports.
• Establishes and maintains accounting practices, in accordance with GAAP and University policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance on the appropriate use of funds and the methodology for accessing accounts.
• Perform various financial reconciliations to meet the CUNY year-end deadlines.
• Develop and manage relationships on fiduciary responsibilities with external institutions, including government agencies, banks, and insurance companies.
• Establishes internal procedures to maintain documents record retention.

Bachelor's Degree required.

Performs financial analysis and administrative work related to College or unit accounting.

• Prepares, reconciles and distributes expenditure and related accounting reports
• Creates and maintains various spreadsheets related to financial analysis
• Processes and tracks transactional entries
• Provides support in the administration of various business operations
• Coordinates with various departments on accounting matters
• Monitors systems and operations to assure a smooth workflow
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Finance Coordinator

Assistant to HEO

Non-exempt

$59,444- $72,236;
Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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January 29, 2026

CUNY Job Posting:
Managerial/Professional

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job

31568

Location

Baruch College