Finance Specialist (HE Assistant)

POSITION DETAILS

• Perform a combination of duties that aid with Division of Science finance operations and general operations.
• Facilitates finance operations of the five departments in the Division (Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics, Physics).
• Assist with student scholarships and awards. Audit payments to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Perform accounts payable functions for tax levy (TL) and non-tax levy (NTL) business units within the College. Assist the Finance team with obtaining and analyzing TL and NTL data from reports.
• Prepare accounting entries, analyses, reconciliations; and maintain payment data spreadsheets for tax levy and non-tax levy accounts.
• Process, update, and reconcile purchasing, travel, invoices, payments to vendors, and conducting travel and expense reimbursements. Use CUNY Software platforms such as CUNYBuy and other electronic services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience :

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CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates financial matters for a program or department under management direction.

Job Title Name : Finance Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range : $70,815 - $79,598. 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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CLOSING DATE

December 19, 2025.

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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.