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Accountant 2
Job Location:
Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 45 - 50
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
16 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Looking for a part-time temporary Accountant 2 to assist with the financial analysis reconciliation and reporting activities that support the Colleges operating budget.
MondayTuesdayThursday 9am-5pm
Unpaid lunch break
No Holiday work Overtime or travel required
No Parking Provided
The assignment will focus on reviewing and maintaining budget data across company and related financial records. Duties will include reconciling budget allocations expenditures encumbrances payroll and position information (15%); identifying and researching variances (15%); preparing budget adjustments and accounting entries (5%); validating ChartField information and budget availability (5%); and maintaining accurate supporting schedules and documentation (5%).
The Accountant 2 will also compile and analyze financial data for monthly reports forecasts and year-end projections (10%); monitor spending against approved budgets (15%); assist with personnel-cost and position-control analysis (10%); and prepare spreadsheets and reports for management review. The individual will work with academic and administrative departments to address budget questions and resolve transaction discrepancies (10%) coordinating with Accounting Human Resources Payroll Purchasing and CUNY Central offices when necessary.
Additional assignments may include support for fiscal year-end closeout audit requests compliance reviews financial-system testing data validation process documentation and other Budget Office projects (10%).
Candidates should have a bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration economics or a closely related field along with relevant experience in budgeting accounting or financial analysis. Strong Excel skills including formulas lookup functions pivot tables and data reconciliation are required. Experience with CUNYfirst PeopleSoft or a comparable financial-management system is preferred. The position requires accuracy sound analytical judgment the ability to manage multiple deadlines and effective communication with both financial and non-financial staff.
Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience
Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner.
Perform other reasonably related duties as required.
New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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MondayTuesdayThursday 9am-5pm
Unpaid lunch break
No Holiday work Overtime or travel required
No Parking Provided
The assignment will focus on reviewing and maintaining budget data across company and related financial records. Duties will include reconciling budget allocations expenditures encumbrances payroll and position information (15%); identifying and researching variances (15%); preparing budget adjustments and accounting entries (5%); validating ChartField information and budget availability (5%); and maintaining accurate supporting schedules and documentation (5%).
The Accountant 2 will also compile and analyze financial data for monthly reports forecasts and year-end projections (10%); monitor spending against approved budgets (15%); assist with personnel-cost and position-control analysis (10%); and prepare spreadsheets and reports for management review. The individual will work with academic and administrative departments to address budget questions and resolve transaction discrepancies (10%) coordinating with Accounting Human Resources Payroll Purchasing and CUNY Central offices when necessary.
Additional assignments may include support for fiscal year-end closeout audit requests compliance reviews financial-system testing data validation process documentation and other Budget Office projects (10%).
Candidates should have a bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration economics or a closely related field along with relevant experience in budgeting accounting or financial analysis. Strong Excel skills including formulas lookup functions pivot tables and data reconciliation are required. Experience with CUNYfirst PeopleSoft or a comparable financial-management system is preferred. The position requires accuracy sound analytical judgment the ability to manage multiple deadlines and effective communication with both financial and non-financial staff.
Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience
Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner.
Perform other reasonably related duties as required.
New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
#OTIND123
