Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team for the Office of Accounts Payable and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Finance Assistant

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In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Qualifications for Employment:

Education (Minimum Requirement):

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field OR Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 5 years related experience. Two years of accounting experience. Experience in reconciliation accounts with a computerized ERP system. Demonstrated analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

Not-for-profit fund accounting experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nature and Scope of Duties:

The Finance Assistant reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and or his/her designee and performs the following duties:

• Assists with the day-to-day activities in the Accounts Payable Office

• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely payments

• Prepare and post credit card payments

• Processes travel reimbursements

• Assists with preparation, review and analysis of statistical and financial reports for internal (College) or external (Federal, State, etc.) distribution/submission.

• Assists with analysis of accounts payable accounts within the General Ledger in accordance with documented procedures and schedules.

• Prepares requests for standard monthly payments.

• Assist with the preparation of data and state reporting of unclaimed funds.

• Reviews open purchase orders and invoices

• Performs other duties assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager and or his/her designee.

This is a Part-Time 12-month, 26-hour work week, benefitted, Management Confidential position with an hourly rate of $22.00.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of April 4, 2025.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.