Accounting Services Associate - Binghamton University Foundation

About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton : Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is about more than having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines. The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings (with no match requirement), retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more! Job Description: The Binghamton University Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established to raise funds that further the purpose and mission of Binghamton University. In addition to raising and administering funds, the Foundation provides bookkeeping services to other entities on campus; processing deposits and disbursements. There are a total of 8 entities for which accounting services are provided. This position is within the Foundation's accounting services department. Responsibilities will include: Banking Complete bank account transfers and wire transfers Prepare cash deposits at the end of the day for bank courier pickup Scan checks and submit deposits to the bank Review and settle credit card payments Void, stop payment and reissue checks Accounts Payable Maintenance of vendor file in accounting software for all databases, including W-9 information and 1099 coding; review of vouchers for supporting documentation, proper use of funds, authorized signatures, etc. Processing of student loan requests Review of Foundation and Alumni credit card expense reports Maintenance of outstanding check notification, voids and reissues Providing purchase orders and tax exempt forms as requested Importing of files into accounting software for payables/vendors Accounts Receivable Recording of all forms of revenue - cash, check, credit card or EFT. Including payments received on account for receivables Billing, client record maintenance and processing repayment for advances, immigration invoices, other Billing, processing payments, assessing late and processing fees for Skelly Nursing Loan Program Maintenance of student emergency loan program Importing of files into accounting software for various receipts Other Entering of journal entries and overdrawn account review Respond to emails and phone calls, in charge of foundation office email Backup for Accounting Services Assistant Requirements: Associate's degree in business, accounting or related disciplines is required 3 to 5 years of cash handling duties and customer service experience is preferred Must be able to interact successfully with various campus constituencies Preferred Experience with Blackbaud's Financial Edge or other accounting software will be considered beneficial Exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure efficiency. Excellent problem-solving skills, and great interpersonal and communications skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Additional Information: Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 annual, full-time position. Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Application Instructions: Interested candidates must submit the following: Resume or CV Cover letter/Letter of Interest Names and contact information of three references. 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