Assistant Director of Accounting

Bargaining Unit: OPAP
Grade: VI
Salary: Exempt
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: May 5, 2026

 

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Accounting.

The Assistant Director of Accounting reports to the Associate Dean of Administration Finance and assumes duties in the event of an absence.  This position will be responsible for overseeing grant transactions as well as various reconciliation and financial calculations to maintain the college’s financial records.  GAAP, GASB, and other regulations must be followed.

  

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and process grant activity including, but not limited to:
  • Create, monitor, and adjust all grant budget activity, including employee wages and benefits for grant funded positions
  • Maintain grant financial data
  • Invoice for all budget activity in a timely manner in accordance with the provisions of the various grants
  • Report on grant activities as needed
  • Coordinate annual grant meetings with various grant managers
  • Prepare annual restricted college budget
  • Assist in the grant application process as needed
  • Review and reconcile Effort Reporting
  • Explore, develop and implement technology advances in available software
  • Prepare monthly fiscal reports to the Board of Trustees and outside agencies as assigned
• Responsible for general accounting tasks and supervising and reviewing the work of the staff relating to maintaining of the accounting records for General Ledger accounts and related subsidiary ledgers for operating fund, federal funds, grants, and financial aid as well as related reporting requirements for each on a current basis.
• Assist the Director of Accounting in developing and initiating systems, forms, and procedures necessary to ensure a satisfactory operation of the accounting office, including the implementation of computer techniques and programs wherever feasible.
• Prepare Indirect Cost allocation plan as needed
• Reconcile financial aid grants, direct lending, and other accounts as assigned
• Assist in year-end process and annual audit
• Work collaboratively with various College departments and outside agencies
• Banking functions as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field and 4 years’ relevant experience in handling financial transaction.
• Must enjoy working in fast-paced environment and display an aptitude for technology.
• Must be able to work independently on multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience in Higher Ed or other educational setting
• Experience with Banner
• Supervisory Experience

 

Salary :

An initial starting salary of $61,800 will be commensurate with education, training, and experience per academic year with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

  

Additional Information

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
 
In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 11 holidays including 4 floating holidays.  In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment. 

 

Application Process :

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by May 5, 2026   at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

 

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

 

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to the SUNY Ulster website for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

  

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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