Senior Finance Associate

The Senior Finance Associate provides support to the Finance Department in managing various accounting, budgeting, reporting, and audit support functions. The Senior Finance Associate is exempt, regular full‑time, hybrid, and this position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Assist with preparation of the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets. Assist with preparation of the quarterly operating forecast. Assist with schedules and journal entries for grant accounting, reporting and reimbursements. Monitor department revenue and expenses and prepare various analyses in comparison to budget. Support in maintaining reporting templates, dashboards, and input sheets used for budgeting and financial analysis of campus operations. Prepare and post journal entries for transactions, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Assist with managing the Financial Data Model (FDM) and Security Roles in Workday and Adaptive Planning. Work on projects and respond to requests from other Finance and non‑Finance groups on campus. Other reasonable duties as assigned. Job Requirements Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders. Comprehensive understanding of general ledger accounting. Qualifications 2‑3 years of experience in an accounting, financial planning and analysis, or other finance support role. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Workday/Adaptive Planning experience is a plus, but not required. Compensation The annual salary range for this position is $65,000‑$75,000. The wage/salary of the selected candidate will be set based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location Schenectady, NY. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite and in person, with periodic hybrid work flexibility in accordance with the employee handbook. Benefits Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Winter Recess Break in addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy) Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) Free On‑Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On‑Campus Wellness Programs Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability Tuition Exchange Background Checks Finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions in accordance with our background check policy. E‑Verify Participation Union College participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please contact our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement Union College is an equal‑opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr LM Wind Power / GE