Ref. No.: 02615
Position ID: 174360
About Binghamton University: BinghamtonUniversity is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadlyinterdisciplinary 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 Universityis where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is abouthaving the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial andinclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes toour success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage andchallenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, fromfirst-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future throughtechnology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and inkeeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description: Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
The Accounts Payable & Travel Manager is afull-time professional position reporting directly to the Director of Procurement.
The duties of the position include but are notlimited to:
Direct oversight of all Accounts Payable & Travel Functions Full understanding and knowledge of NYS rules andregulations in regards to accounts payable and travel Distribute work accordingly for proper payment turnaround time Travel& NET card administrator Main point of contact on all items related to accounts payable & travel Daily error cleanup fromprior day activity Point person and liaison to SUNY System on system errors Reconcile monthly travel and NET cardstatements Distribute statements to users Audit transactions to ensure NYS rules are followed Providing analysis ofspending trends across departments Provide assistance to Purchasing Department Assist as needed for vendorinput Quarterly cleanup of open encumbrances Assist in year-end closeout Understand front end purchasing rules inregards to NYS purchasing hierarchy as it relates to commodities and services Conduct all training sessions and coordinatecommunications to campus for Accounts Payable & Travel Develop training presentations for campus use Work with departments onNYS rules and regulations related to Accounts Payable & Travel Send updates/reminders to: Listserv, BUBS Portal,Dateline PhD Fee Scholarship Validate student registration and student aid data Consolidate data intorunning semi-weekly file with history Assist Business Affairs staff with ad-hoc requests Run payment reports,travel reports as needed Benchmarking with other University Centers and provide feedback Oversee FOILrequests Manage and oversight of audit requests Records retention Requirements: Visasponsorship is not available for this position
Bachelor's degree Minimum of 10 years' experience working with NYSsystems, SUNY FMS, Business Intelligence and SFS Minimum of 10 years' supervisory experience in a fast-paced workingenvironment Demonstrated experience in NYS travel and personal reimbursement policy and procedures Demonstrated technicalaptitude, analytical skills, and attention to detail Excellence in time management and ability to meetdeadlines Demonstrated ability to coordinate competing priorities in a demanding environment Excellent professional writtenand oral communication skills Ability to relay complex financial/technical advice to audiences (large and small) of varyingexpertise Ability to decipher ambiguous requests and deliver a creative, well-thought-out solution Problem solving,self-motivated learner motivated to join a hard-working team Expert-level MS Excel skills AdditionalInformation: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check andverification of degree(s) and credentials.
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