Revenue Accountant (Senior Staff Assistant) - SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry : Job Details

Job Description: Budget Title: Senior Staff AssistantCampus Title: Revenue Accountant Unit: Business OfficeProfessional Rank and Salary: SL-3, $50,000 - $60,000Location: SyracuseDescription 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.

Requirements: 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

Additional Information: In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-###-#### or by accessing the following web site: Additional Information: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected] ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Application Instructions: Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).Application Deadline: To ensure optimal consideration, all application materials must be received by March 8, 2024 although this position will remain open until filled. Internal Procedures: UUP-represented employees of ESF desiring consideration under the Advanced Internal Application Procedures should submit application materials online and notify the Office of Human Resources by February 22, 2024 that they would like early consideration.