About this role
The Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist oversees and performs accounting, finance, and administrative functions for small, nonprofit subordinate governmental agencies, including GAAP compliance, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, grant management, year-end processes, and audit support. The role provides financial guidance, training, and financial systems support while collaborating with finance and administrative colleagues to promote consistent practices and support Association needs. This role also provides interim accounting support during staffing transitions to maintain continuity of financial operations.
Success requires a clear, approachable communication style, a practical, problem-solving mindset, and a “no job too big or too small” approach, with the ability to balance routine accounting tasks, training and support, and complex financial functions.
This is an on-site position based in Voorheesville, NY.
We firmly believe in work-life balance and provide generous paid time off. This position is full-time. Compensation is paid at the rate of $75,000 annually and includes 21 Vacation days, 14 Holidays, 3 Personal days and 12 Sick days annually. Mileage for work related travel is reimbursed. Excellent benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, NYS Retirement (NYSLRS), and much more.
Position Details
This position is on-site – no remote work is available.
This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation paid at the rate of $75,000 annually. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
- NYS Health Insurance Program
- NYSHIP Dental Insurance
- NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
- Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
- Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
Job Title:
Association Finance Manager Level:
002 Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Contract College Contact Name:
Jim McNaughton
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
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