Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Posted On: Fri Apr 4 2025 Job Description:
FUNCTION & SCOPE:
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is seeking a mature individual to work in a fast-paced environment under the direction of the Cash Manager. The intern will support the Cash Receipts area as well as other areas of the Finance office, as needed. The intern will perform diversified clerical and accounting duties such as scanning checks and documentation, filing documents, applying cash receipts in the Oracle system, and other general accounting and administrative functions. This is a year-round position. Student will work full time in the summer and part time (approximately 17 - 20 hours a week) during the school year (we will accommodate hours around student's schedule).
DUTIES:
Scanning checks, along with supporting documents and attaching receipts in the Oracle business system
Post cash and wires in the Oracle business system.
Scan and attach information for Campus bank accounts.
Scan and attach information related to Payroll information.
Providing support to the office administrative assistant
Other duties/projects as assigned by the Cash Manager
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school degree or equivalent, currently enrolled in an accredited degree program. Students from the State University of New York colleges and universities preferred.
Knowledge of office procedures, good organization skills, ability to work independently and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point) software applications required.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Self-starter with the ability to work as an effective team player with all @types of personalities. Good verbal communication. Position duties require some knowledge of general office procedures as well as good organizational skills and ability to work independently on projects. Interest in reviewing existing processes and making suggestions for improvement.
Preferred:
Enrollment in a finance related degree program Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft applications
Compensation for this position: The compensation for this role is $20 per hour for undergraduates and $22 per hour for graduate students.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
