Accounts Coordinator - College of Arts & Sciences - Accounts Representative IV

Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant intellectual community of approximately 4,600 undergraduates, 1,400 graduate students, 640 faculty members and 280 staff members that embodies Ezra Cornell’s founding principle, “where any person can find instruction in any study.” As the university’s largest and most diverse academic unit, the College offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education across 28 departments and more than 25 programs, institutes and centers. Faculty teach more than half of all courses taught at Cornell while also engaging in curiosity-driven research, scholarship and creative works. They challenge students and colleagues to think critically and analytically, communicate effectively, and approach complex problems creatively and collaboratively.

Rooted in Cornell’s founding mission to do “the greatest good,” the College of Arts and Sciences is renewing that commitment by building a college focused on the public good—one that shares knowledge widely, addresses pressing societal challenges, and prepares graduates to be free and thoughtful citizens. The REACH strategic framework focuses on five interconnected priorities: 1) Research Excellence, 2) Educational Excellence, 3) Accessibility, 4) Contributions to American Society, and 5) Human Flourishing.

Department Statement:

The Department of Government offers students a variety of opportunities to engage with politics and political science, beginning in the classroom, with the chance to work one-on-one with faculty; by participating in internships, and by drawing on the department's ties with programs across the College of Arts and Sciences. The department attracts students from all over the University and is one of the College’s top three majors, graduating approximately 130 seniors annually. Over 2,500 students enroll in Government courses. Government boasts many prize-winning teachers who strive to instill critical thinking in their students, give them tangible skills in analytical writing, and teach them to assess evidence effectively. Government has 35 faculty, two academic visitors, five non-academic staff, 250 undergraduate students, and 80 graduate students.

   

The Accounts Coordinator works independently under the supervision of the Government Department Manager to provide a full range of administrative support for department accounting, purchasing, and human resources needs. Responsibilities include: initiating and processing all accounting transactions; monitoring and reconciling more than 200 department accounts, including grants and contracts; acting as the Concur Expense Delegate and Delegate Approver for the department; serving as department P-card coordinator; purchasing supplies, books, and other items using e-Shop, P-card, I-Want-Doc, purchase

requisitions, etc.; serving as the department’s Workday Time Approval Payroll Rep; using Workday and following University guidelines to appoint student and temp workers hired by faculty and the department. Hire student work-study employees for the department. Responsible for year-end closing of all accounts and other duties as needed.

After an initial onboarding period, this position offers the option of hybrid work flexibility.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of formal training beyond a high school diploma, or 2 years college coursework or Associate’s degree, or more than 4 years but less than 6 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and experience with Cornell’s systems (e.g. Concur, e-Shop, ICERTIS, PaymentWorks, PeopleSoft, Kuali, WebFin2, Workday). Position requires a high level of confidentiality; must exercise good judgment in disseminating information. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage time and set priorities; flexible and adaptable to a changing environment. Must be able to take the initiative and follow tasks through to completion. Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness and ability to work effectively with others.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in an academic environment.

Experience hiring and supervising undergraduate students.

Experience in bookkeeping and using accounting software.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, August 12th. Review of applications will begin immediately. Your complete application will include BOTH cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

   

University Job Title:

Accounts Rep IV

   

Job Family:

Fin/Budget/Planning

   

Level:

D

   

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

   

Pay Range:

$26.08 - $30.31

   

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

   

Company:

Endowed

   

Contact Name:

Donna Lynch-Cunningham

   

Contact Email:

[email protected]

   

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2026-07-29