Budget Assistant - Biology - New York University

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Budget Assistant to join the Department of Biology. This individual will coordinate the preparation of budget reports, contracts and grants. Maintain complex financial and budgetary spreadsheets; record expenditures and/or payments ensuring they are posted to proper accounts, apply calculations to data and tabulate. Establish financial records and files and ensure that they are maintained and updated on an ongoing basis. Initiate and respond to various types of inquiries regarding financial policies, procedures, deadlines, etc. May assign and review work of and train a small group of student and/or casual employees.

Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Required Experience:
3+ years of related experience. Experience providing a high level of customer service.

Preferred Experience:
Experience working in a financial or accounting firm processing a large volume of transactions.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with intermediate-level spreadsheet, database and word processing applications. Knowledge of financial software package.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with intermediate-level Microsoft Excel and Word.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $37.90. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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