Financial Assistant (Corporate) jobs in Troy, NY

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 and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

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.

Assistant for Financial Analysis, Procurement HV-NTP-9896

Qualifications for Employment

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field and two (2) years of accounting experience or an Associate’s Degree in Accounting or a related field and four (4) years of accounting experience.   Experience should include maintaining financial accounts and records. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
The preferred candidate will have NYS Contract and Procedure experience. 

Nature and Scope of Duties: 
The Assistant for Financial Analysis-Procurement reports to the Director of Procurement or their designee and performs the following duties: 
•    May be responsible for the supervision of clerical staff and workflow in the office, which includes but is not limited to training, evaluation and development.
•    Assists with review of all aspects of the Office to include but not limited to, maintenance and updating of college’s E-Procurement system and related Ellucian updates
•    Reviews all college approved travel.
•    Provides training on policy and procedures related to purchasing and procurement to the campus community.
•    Supervises and reviews acquisition of equipment, office supplies, educational supplies, leases, maintenance contracts, and professional services.
•    Assists and reviews the production and opening of all bids, requests for proposals, written and phone quotes, and the adherence of rules and regulations set forth in General Municipal Law, the County of Rensselaer, and the Board of Trustees of HVCC.
•    Maintains, reviews and performs periodic audits on purchasing and procurement files and records modifying and implementing to ensure compliance and best practices are followed.
•    May represent the office on campus task force and/or committees.
•    Maintains comprehensive purchasing policy and procedure manuals for desk audit and training purposes.
•    Responds to vendor and employee inquires and issues related to purchasing and procurement.
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 
This is a full-time 37.5-hour work week position with a salary range of $44,000-$46,000.

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 May 5, 2024.

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.