Accountant 2

Accountant 2

Tryfacta is seeking an Accountant 2 for our client in The City College of New York, Baskerville Hall, Room 315, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please apply now!

Position Title: Accountant 2

Location: The City College of New York, Baskerville Hall, Room 315, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031

Duration: 6 months

Work Schedule: Mon, Tue, Thu 9-5pm

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Duties will include reconciling budget allocations, expenditures, encumbrances, payroll, and position information (15%); identifying and researching variances (15%); preparing budget adjustments and accounting entries (5%); validating ChartField information and budget availability (5%); and maintaining accurate supporting schedules and documentation (5%). The Accountant 2 will also compile and analyze financial data for monthly reports, forecasts, and year-end projections (10%); monitor spending against approved budgets (15%); assist with personnel-cost and position-control analysis (10%); and prepare spreadsheets and reports for management review. The individual will work with academic and administrative departments to address budget questions and resolve transaction discrepancies (10%), coordinating with Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, and CUNY Central offices when necessary. Additional assignments may include support for fiscal year-end closeout, audit requests, compliance reviews, financial-system testing, data validation, process documentation, and other Budget Office projects (10%).

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field, along with relevant experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis. Strong Excel skills including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and data reconciliation are required. Experience with CUNYfirst, PeopleSoft, or a comparable financial-management system is preferred. The position requires accuracy, sound analytical judgment, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and effective communication with both financial and non-financial staff.

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.