Senior Asset Management Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB-20770 Accountant 2 - 081826-JJ

Job description:

• In search of a business professional with an undergraduate degree in accounting or an individual with 3-4 years of experience in accounting as described below. 
  • A successful candidate will assist in the analysis and reporting of all capital assets and debt activities of the University.
  • Analyze capital assets data and research discrepancies.
  • Review capital assets transactions for additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
  • Assist with the preparation of debt analyses and college allocations.
  • Review information related to leased assets related to space, equipment, and software as a service (Saas software). 
  • Perform monthly close of Asset Management system and reconciliation to GL.
  • Review and update financial statement data and footnote disclosures relating to capital assets and debt.
  • Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports.
  • Distribute DASNY and/ or central office supporting documentation to respective colleges (i.e.: purchase orders, invoices, and related materials).
  • Collect and review monthly reconciliation reports from Property Managers following up on discrepancies and/or escalating to supervisor, Assistant Director, or Assistant Controller, as necessary. 
  • Work on special projects, and other duties as assigned.
  • Research historical balances using information readily available, discussions with other departments, property management professionals or campus accountants. 
  • Assist with documenting new or existing business processes being used by the department.
  • Support asset retagging initiative University-wide under the direction of university leadership in this area. 
  • Process information and data received within CUNY to prepare for transition to new ERP system, which may include validating data, reviewing data requests from an accounting perspective for completeness and reasonableness, and escalating matters to supervisor or the University Executive Controller in a timely and effective manner. 

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience or willingness to learn advanced excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP. 
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.
  • Strong writing/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong organization skills with files and communications.

\nCompany Description

Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Our extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.

We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.

Company Description

Established in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.\r\n\r\nOur extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.\r\n\r\nWe are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.\r\n\r\nWe provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.