Finance Coordinator- Accounts Payable

Finance Coordinator - Accounts Payable

The Office of Finance and Business Operations at Hunter College invites applications for the position of Finance Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Accounts Payable and Cash Management, the Finance Coordinator plays a critical role in managing and monitoring the Colleges complex, high-volume accounts payable operations. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that payments-including vendor invoices, employee and non-employee reimbursements, travel-related expenses, and student disbursements-are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with CUNY, City, State, and federal regulations. The position also requires close collaboration with academic and administrative departments, external vendors, and oversight agencies to resolve issues and maintain strong financial controls. As a key member of the Finance and Business Operations team, the Finance Coordinator will help ensure accountability, compliance, and excellent service in support of Hunter Colleges mission.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions-including invoices, reimbursements (employee and non-employee), travel expenses, honoraria, independent contractors, and student-related disbursements-in compliance with CUNY, New York State, and New York City policies.
• Review and validate supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, coding, business purpose) to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Enter and monitor transactions, reconcile balances, and prepare reports utilizing financial systems (e.g. : CUNYfirst, CUNYBuy, ERP modules).
• Maintain records and spreadsheets to support year-end close, audits, and financial reporting.
• Assist with audits by organizing documentation and coordinating responses to inquiries.
• Provide responsive customer service to faculty, staff, and students; troubleshoot system and process issues.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying recurring issues, recommending workflow enhancements, and supporting system upgrades.
• Participate in training, onboarding, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits :

Salary commensurate with education and experience, $72,236 - $79,784.

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.

How to Apply :

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY portal on city university of New York job website www.cuny.edu / employment or and following the CUNYFirst job system instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on search job listings, select more options to search for CUNY jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31196. Click on the "apply now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please include :

Upload all documents as one single file pdf format preferred. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also do not use symbols (such as accents (, , (, or ), , , , -, _ or )).

Closing Date :

The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on December 1, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position / s remain open after initial round.

Job Search Category :

CUNY Job Posting : Managerial / Professional

Equal Employment Opportunity :

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 ID 31196 Location Hunter College