Finance Office Assistant / Executive Assistant - Higher Education

Financial Administrator / Business Office Specialist
Location: New York, NY 10016 (Onsite 5 Days/Week)
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $40.00 / hour W2
Start Date & Duration: ASAP through February 28, 2027 + Potential Extensions
Employment Terms: Strictly Direct W2 Only (No C2C, 1099, or Third-Party Referrals)
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Administrator to support the Financial Management Business Office for a premier institution located in New York, NY (10016).
In this role, you will work onsite 5 days a week assisting with day-to-day financial operations, accounting reconciliations, budget tracking, and administrative support. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master's preferred) paired with a solid accounting or financial background, strong numerical accuracy, and excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Financial Administration: Support business office financial operations, budget tracking, expense auditing, and transaction processing.
• Accounting & Reconciliation: Assist with journal entries, ledger reconciliations, invoice processing, and financial reporting.
• Data & Roster Management: Maintain accurate financial records, audit vendor/departmental rosters, and format data using Excel.
• Operational & Administrative Support: Coordinate across departments to resolve financial inquiries, process payments, and ensure compliance with institutional policies.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) required; Master’s Degree (MA/MS/MBA in Business or related field) preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional financial, accounting, or business office administrative experience (Higher-education or non-profit experience is a strong plus).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data formatting, formulas, reconciliation) and financial ERP/accounting software.
• Work Schedule & Terms: Able to work fully onsite 5 days per week in New York, NY 10016 starting ASAP through Feb 2027. Must be eligible for direct W2 employment (No C2C / No 1099 / No Subcontracting).

• How to Apply
  Are you a finance or accounting professional with a Bachelor's degree (or Master's) available to start ASAP for an onsite contract in NYC? Reply directly with an updated copy of your resume to connect!

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