Accounts Rep V - Civil & Envirnonmental Engineering

Who We Are:

Cornell University's College of Engineering, the preeminent engineering school in the Ivy League, has a rich history of experimentation, innovation, and leadership. Consisting of almost 3,000 undergraduate students, 1,700 graduate students, and over 200 faculty members, Cornell Engineering is recognized as a global leader in the discovery of new knowledge and the creation of transforming inventions. Cornell Engineering students and faculty members possess an independent spirit that allows for the development of innovative interdisciplinary research, the creation of exciting new programs, and the education of students who will better the future.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) has a distinguished history and tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Drawing on the diverse personal, academic, and professional backgrounds in our community, the school currently offers premier educational and research programs within three broad intellectual areas: Civil Infrastructure, Environment, and Systems and Management.

What you will do:

Working in direct support of the CEE Finance Specialist and Director of Administration, the Accounts Representative provides support for and coordinates of all the school's student employment activity including the processing and monitoring of appointments for graduate students and non-exempt student support staff. This position also provides transactional support for school financial activities, including purchasing, travel coordination and reimbursement, procurement card purchases, monthly journal reconciliation, and maintenance of space and capital asset inventories. The Accounts Representative also provides direct financial support to Master of Engineering Management program, as well as direct support to Civil and Management student organizations by coordinating travel logistics, purchasing equipment/supplies, processing payments, and performing risk management compliance activities. This position is the primary backup for coverage of the School's main office.

What We Need:

• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Experience working with diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing programs.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to serve as an advocate for individuals of all ethnicities, genders, ages, and backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Associate's degree in business, finance, or related field, with 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an office with many interruptions and have a strong customer service orientation.
• Mac and/or PC proficiency using Excel, Word, Kuali Financial System (KFS) or similar software is required and must be able to retrieve and manipulate data from multiple sources and online warehouses
• Must demonstrate ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with discretion. The ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines is required. Successful candidate will possess strong analytical, logic, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects of varying complexity and urgency.
• Requires ability to construct complex financial statements that require an understanding of the inter-relationships of the data.
• Must possess excellent attention to detail.

What We Prefer:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred with additional familiarity with Cornell University administration, accounting, budget structure, procedures, and policies. Successful completion of Cornell Accounting Certification Program, Cornell Research Administration Certificate, or similar external certification is highly desirable.

Rewards and Benefits:

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.

Important Notes about Applying

• Please submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position.
• Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• There is no relocation assistance available for this position.
• There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.