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This role assists the Executive Director in financial strategy development, grant and contract budgeting, and overall financial management. Key responsibilities include monitoring budgets, processing payments, payroll processing, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. The position requires strong collaboration with the Executive Director, Shared Business Network (SBN), and contributes to maintaining a secure, efficient, and compliant financial and human resources framework for the Association.Required Qualifications:\nAssociate’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field, or GED/High School Diploma and 1 year transferrable finance experience.\nExperience relevant to the role of the position including high level of familiarity with complex non-profit accounting with multiple cost centers and budget preparation and management, accounts receivable/payable tracking, expense/revenue tracking, cash flow tracking, reconciliation, reporting, compliance, financial statement preparation.\nProven ability to prepare and maintain accurate, error-free financial records in a complex accounting environment.\nProficient in computer operations of the Windows operating system, one or more major double-entry accounting software programs, and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.\nAbility to work within a non-profit educational environment and a commitment to assisting ‘non finance’ stakeholders in learning financial concepts.\nHigh level of adaptability, commitment, and excitement for systems improvement.\nAbility to ensure confidentiality of information relating to financial and sensitive personnel matters at all times.\nAbility to organize and manage diverse workload focusing on identified priorities.\nAbility to work cooperatively and maintain effective and positive relationships with colleagues, board members, and funders.\nDemonstrated high degree of accuracy, integrity, sound professional judgment, tact, and maturity.\nAbility to meet travel requirements associated with this position.\nAbility to meet acceptable background check standards.\nAbility to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience using Acumatica software or similar double-entry accounting software, or experience learning a new software system.\nBachelor’s Degree and/or at least two years’ experience in Accounting, Finance or related field.\nKnowledge of the organization, operation, philosophy, and objectives of Cooperative Extension and its programs at County, State and Federal levels.\nCurrent/Active Notary Public License or willingness to obtain Notary Public License.\nGrant development and management experience.\nPosition Details:\nExpected Weekly Hours: 30 hoursper week\nHourly Wage: $24.00 to $27.50,commensurate with experience\nLocation: Madison County CCE office in Morrisville, NY .\nTime Off: Voted a CNY Best Place to Work 2024!\nGenerous time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and 12 holidays per year\nAdditional benefits include educational stipend, and flexible work environment.\nBenefits: Full benefits,based on eligibility, including:\nVoted a CNY Best Place to Work 2024!\nGenerous time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and 12 holidays per year\nAdditional benefits include educational stipend, and flexible work environment.\nNYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)\nNYS Retirement\nLong-Term Disability Insurance\nTotal Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\nVoluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan\nVoluntary Flexible Spending Accounts\nVoluntary Group Universal Life Insurance\nVoluntary Personal Accidental Insurance\nVoluntary Legal Plan Insurance\nVoluntary Long Term Care Insurance\nVoluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance\nVoluntary Pet Insurance\nVoluntary New York’s College Savings Program\nAdministrative Responsibilities:\nDirection - 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55%\nFinance Coordination\nServe as designated initial “Point of Contact” for staff finance questions.\nPerform daily financial operations in Acumatica, including accounts receivable and payable, cash handling, bank transactions, grant reimbursement processing, and backup documentation accuracy.\nMaintain accurate financial records and reports using Acumatica accounting software and Excel, ensuring compliance with grant and budget requirements.\nReconcile financial data, verify expenses, and prepare necessary documentation for audits and reporting\nPrepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.\nCommunicate with granting agencies regarding vouchers and payments.\nFollow up on unpaid receivables and payables.\nUpdate and prepare reports and materials for Board of Directors and committee meetings under guidance and oversight from Executive Director and/or Board Treasurer.\nUpdate and prepare resources for annual board orientation under guidance and oversight from Executive Director and/or Board President.\nEnsure confidentiality and secure storage of all financial, personnel and payroll records at all times.\nPrepare all internal and external financial reports; acquire and maintain all file documentation for funders according to the grant/contract.\nAttend meetings as required.\nAssist with preparing budget modifications.\nMaintain strong connection with Shared Business Network (SBN) Finance Lead and be an active participant to meet SBN obligations.\nProfessional Improvement - 5%\nIn cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.\nParticipate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. \nPursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.\nCollaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and perform other duties as assigned.\nMaintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.\nHealth and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions\nSupport the Association to maintain a safe working environment.\nBe familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.\nAct proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.\nEEO/EPO and Policy - Applied to all duties and functions\nConduct all programming and activities in accordance with applicable laws.\nAware of, and adheres to, established CCE Madison County policies and procedures.\nContribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.\nAt all times act in a professional manner including but not limited to business-like demeanor, tactful communications, excellent customer service, and a cooperative, positive and receptive manner. \nJob Title:\nAssociation Finance CoordinatorLevel:\n005Pay Rate Type:\nHourlyCompany:\nContract CollegeContact Name:\nRegina LowderCornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.\nNotice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. 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