Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Entry-Level Posted On: Fri Nov 1 2024 Job Description: The Accounting Assistant will assist the Student Government Association (SGA) Accountant with managing the daily financial operations and performing general administrative tasks for the Farmingdale State College Student Government Association. The SGA is a separately incorporated 503(c) nonprofit organization affiliated with Farmingdale State College. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Maintain and regularly update the Excel Club Budget Database to track all financial requests, approvals, and check distributions. + Scan approved expenditure documents with proper supporting documentation for submission to the Fiscal Agent for check issuance and/or entry into QuickBooks. + Code, record, and file hard copies of Approved Expense Authorization Forms. + Allocate approved budgets to the appropriate clubs and programs. + Develop and lead financial training sessions for all clubs and programs funded by the SGA. + Perform general administrative tasks as needed. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: + Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. + Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. + Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in a Business Discipline awarded by December 2024. + Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. + Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively. + Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). + Able to work independently, in a team, and in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to anticipate needs and maintain professionalism. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Experience working with Student Government and Student Government sponsored programs and clubs. + Familiarity with SUNY Policy 3900 and 3901 (Mandatory Student Activity Fee). + Experience working in an office environment. + Extensive experience managing and entering large volumes of data in Excel. + Familiarity with Financial Statements. + Experience monitoring Budgets and adherence to Financial Policies. + Experience working at Farmingdale State College. + Graduate of Farmingdale State College. Additional Information: This is a full-time UUP position. + For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, November 1, 2024, and ending Thursday, November 14, 2024, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale. + CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Saturday, November 30, 2024 + SALARY: $50,000 + $3,400 in downstate location pay = $53,400 Total Compensation. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-June-2024.pdf) Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer. VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations. Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. 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.