Temporary Grant and Contract Accounts Specialist

Temporary Financial Assistant

Nonexempt
Cornell Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

Ithaca, New York

Who We Are

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply. 

CALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) provides the educational outreach functions for Cornell University’s role as New York State’s Land Grant University. The Finance Team within Cornell Cooperative Extension works in a complex system of University-related functions and statutory oversight of Off-Campus Extension. Together, the system includes over 1,500 employees. The Finance Team comprises approximately six staff and oversees finance activity within Extension Administration and Off-Campus Extension.

What You Will Do

As the Temporary Grant and Contract Accounts Specialist, provide sponsored and donor funds data to the Manager of Finance and Budgets and CCE Administration for reporting needs, including budget updates, budget projections (salary), account analysis, external funding tracking and analysis, association program activity, etc. Provide account management support for Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Area Teams. Other duties include:

Providing account management supportPreparing award letters, requirements, and no-cost extensions.Preparing and submitting interim and final reportsMonitoring sponsored/non-sponsored project accountsProviding post-award grant and contract administration support

What We Need

We are looking for a talented individual who excels at building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. We need someone who can provide guidance and advice in support of management for grant and contract operations. Additionally, we need someone who has the following:

Associates degree and 2+ years within finance and/or working with grants and contracts or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Financial knowledge and bookkeeping (general ledger) experience.  Excellent computer skills utilizing Windows-based Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.  Strong organizational, interpersonal Excellent organizational experience.Proven experience in communicating effectively, both written and oral.Knowledge of federal/state regulations governing accountability and expenditures. Experience in handling confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.Must be detail-oriented with strong attention to detail.Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad range of people. Ability to adhere to policies and procedures. Knowledge of how to balance conflicting priorities, make informed choices, and use sound judgment in completing urgent tasks.Must be able to work independently while assisting the efforts of an overall team while fostering a respectful work environment.Experience that demonstrates creativity, reasoning, and solution-finding techniques.Must be able to adapt to changes in procedures and processes. Must be able to successfully complete and maintain certification in Cornell’s Accounting Certification Program within six months of start date.Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and well-being.Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 

If you possess these experiences and skills, this may be the role for you!  There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, including:

Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting. Working knowledge in grant and contract areas. Ability to learn Cornell University accounting systems. 

This is a three-month appointment (39 hours/week) with possible extension depending on funding and performance. This position will be located in Ithaca, New York.

Rewards and Benefits

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Compensation is $24.70 /hour.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Life. Changing.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Temporary Financial Assistant

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No Grade - Hourly

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Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2025-02-11