Finance Accountant, Level 1 (Provisional) - Business Operations
GENERAL DUTIES
ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 1:
ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 1-A:
ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 2:
of accounting or auditing, including performing the following tasks:
ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 3:
ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 4:
maintaining appropriate accounting controls.
CONTRACT TITLE
Finance Accountant
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre-college, associate degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56 percent of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty-six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part-time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility ??? moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond ??? in a 2017 Stanford University study. For more information about LaGuardia Community College please visit
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Finance Accountant will monitor and maintain financial transactions for the College Association Non-Tax Levy Related Entity, to ensure that funds are managed in accordance with CUNY Guidelines, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and that year end statements are in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
ASSIGNMENT LEVEL
ALL LEVELS A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, including or supplemented by at least eighteen (18) college credits in accounting, and at least six (6) credits in data processing, computer science, banking, economics, statistics, or similar courses.
LEVEL 1: No additional work experience is required.
LEVEL 1-A: Five years full-time service as a College Accountant, if employee has not progressed to Levels 2, 3, or 4.
LEVEL 2: One year of full-time related experience in an appropriate field.
LEVEL 3: Two years total of full-time related experience in an appropriate field.
LEVEL 4: Three years total of full-time related experience in an appropriate field.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION
New Hire Salary $44,579*
Incumbent Salary $50,373
*This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
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Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled. Resume review will begin after May 15th 2024.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28372Location
LaGuardia Community College
About LaGuardia Community College (CUNY)
LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, "Dare To Do More", reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, and our country can become. Visit to learn more.
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