Business Office Analyst
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Purchasing
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 10, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 03194
Position ID:: 178486

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $55,158

The State University of New York at Binghamton (Binghamton, NY) seeks a Business Office Analyst to assist Business Affairs staff with all aspects of University financial reporting and thorough analyses, including: prepare financial analysis using Business Intelligence and SAS; IPEDS Reporting; NSF HERD Reporting; Economic Impact; Annual President's Report; Annual Business Affairs Report; Facilities & Administration Cost Proposal; and financial liaison to various university-wide departments. Generate Cash Reporting metrics during various time periods, including: quarterly reports; monthly reports; providing analysis of cash reports. Assist with PhD Fee Scholarship, including validating student registration and student aid data; consolidating data into running semi-weekly file with history. Coordinate communication to campus from Business Affairs, including Listserv, BUBS Portal, and Org Charts. Assist Business Affairs staff with ad-hoc requests, including Program Economics reviews. Run reports on departmental PSR & TS expenses. Provide assistance to: Accounts Payable, Travel and Purchasing Department. Audit monthly travel card statements. Assist in auditing individual travel reimbursements during busy times. Monitor open encumbrances on a quarterly basis. Assist in year-end closeout.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
• 2 years of related experience in SAS, Oracle Business Intelligence
• Demonstrated technical aptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Excellence in time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate competing priorities in a demanding environment
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relay complex financial/technical advice to audiences of varying expertise
• Ability to decipher ambiguous requests and deliver a creative, well thought out solution
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; problem solving, self-motivated learner motivated to join a hard-working team.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=178486

Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 24, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

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

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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