Revenue Accountant; Senior Staff Assistant

About College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Founded in 1911, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is the nation's oldest and most respected school dedicated to the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies and building a sustainable future. The ESF main campus is in Syracuse, NY and has regional campuses throughout Central New York and the Adirondack Park. ESF consistently earns high rankings in US News and World Report, Forbes, Peterson's Guide, The Washington Monthly, Princeton Review and other national college guidebooks.

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Senior Staff Assistant

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Title:

Revenue Accountant

Unit: Business Office

Professional Rank and Salary: SL-3, $50,000 - $60,000

Description of Duties: The Business Office at The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, NY, invites applications for a Revenue Accountant. The revenue accountant is responsible for the management of Third-Party Billings, reconciliation of revenue related general ledger accounts, bank reconciliations and transactional accounting functions of affiliated organizations.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

• Manage third party contracts related to revenue collection. Ensuring that contracts are on record, billings have been sent to third parties, collection of revenue and proper recording in the SUNY Finance system. Maintaining subsidiary accounts receivable trial balance.
• Required entry and upload of appropriate information related to revenue contracts into SUNY and/or State systems.
• Identify, reconcile, and make associated general ledger entries to record revenue billed and collected through the cashier's office.
• Verification of deposits in local depository bank account daily to ensure information is verified for monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Management of unclaimed funds and required reporting.
• Assist with required reporting as directed by Assistant Director.
• Design and implement operating strategies.
• Plans and procedures to assure smooth functioning of SUNY ESF's Business Office.
• Complete performance management feedback and goals per requirements.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Accounting, Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of experience in a financial role
• Managerial and Project Management Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally
• High level of attention to detail, organization, project management skills, and possess analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Masters Degree in business, accounting or another related field
• SUNY or NYS Finance Experience in the areas of Accounting, Budgeting, Procurement and/or Student Financial Services
• Experience with Banner and Argos

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