Accounting Services Assistant - Binghamton University Foundation

Location: Vestal, NY Category: Professional & Support Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Mar 31 2026 Job Description:

The Binghamton University Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established to raise funds that further the purpose and mission of Binghamton University. Staff members and volunteers working on behalf of the Foundation, foster and maintain partnerships with alumni, parents, friends and members of the University community. In addition to raising and administering funds, the Foundation provides bookkeeping services to other entities on campus; processing deposits and disbursements. This position is within the Foundation's accounting services department. Responsibilities will include:

• Data entry of vouchers, check production, check distribution, and uploading of online banking transactions.

• Processing of daily deposits for all entities, including cash receipts, accounts receivable, and preparation of each entity's cash bank deposit slips for bank courier pick up. Checks are scanned and submitted daily to the bank.

• Data entry of journal entries

• Processing of new account forms and change forms for BU Foundation accounts.

• Processing of student loan applications and repayments, including accounts receivable maintenance. Sending reminder/delinquency notices for past due loans and updating status in the University's Banner system.

• Preparation of Foundation vouchers as needed, along with labels and annual voucher file folders. Coordination and maintenance of document storage.

• General office responsibilities, including filing, ordering supplies and mailing of checks

• Other duties as assigned and back up to accounting services associate

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree in business, accounting or related disciplines.

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of cash handling duties and customer service experience.

• Must be able to interact successfully with various campus constituencies

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow directions

• Exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure efficiency.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Experience with Blackbaud's Financial Edge or other accounting software will be considered advantageous

Additional Information:

Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 annual, full-time position.

Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.