Job Posting Summary

The primary role of the Financial Analyst is to provide administration and monitoring over the Corporate Card Program and its policy. The Financial Analyst interprets and applies the Travel and Expense Reimbursements policy, ensures compliance with such, and facilitates resolution of policy exceptions. In the absence of the Accounts Payable Supervisor, the position is responsible for assisting in allocating the incoming workflow in the accounts payable area and processing invoices. The position also provides month-end and year-end audit support including processing of journal entries and preparation of account analyses.

Qualifications

Administrative/Technical/Service

• Oversee the corporate card program by managing credit limits and maintaining master list of cardholders.
• Review corporate card submissions for adherence to University policies related to business expenses.
• Maintain and update the Travel and Expense and Corporate Card Policies including forms and tools.
• Review travel and expense reimbursements ensuring compliance with policy including review and due diligence over non-compliant transactions.
• Ensure that the business purpose and benefit to the University of expense is reasonable and adequately documented.
• Responsible for extracting data from institution’s database, verifying data for accuracy, analyzing data, and reporting of institutional data to management and external constituents.
• Complete periodic account reconciliations.
• Assist in allocating the incoming workflow in the Accounts Payable Department.
• Monthly and annual close and audit reporting responsibilities to ensure corporate card and expense reimbursement activity is reported timely in the ledger.
• Coordinate special projects from start to finish including surveys, data collection, analysis and reporting of results to management.
• Assist in developing and updating departmental policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of new technologies to ensure the efficiency of the Finance Office.
• General month-end and year-end audit support including processing of journal entries and preparation of account analyses.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

• Manages time and other resources to meet established short and long-term goals within the agreed upon time frames.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments.
• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality in the management of information.
• Demonstrate written, verbal and interpersonal ability to deal with all levels of the University community, both external and internal, including but not limited to, faculty, staff, supervisors, peers and subordinates as needed to do the job and resolve difficult situations.
• Communicates and/or implements innovative ideas to proactively solve problems and develop the department/University.
• Demonstrates a willingness to develop the technical and technological expertise required for the job.
• Demonstrates respect for others inclusiveness that fosters cooperation and teamwork.
• Is punctual and maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Is appropriately attired for the office.
• Collaborates and cooperates with other employees and departments.
• Identifies and initiates actions independently to support the vision, mission and objectives of the University. Takes initiative in troubleshooting and completing tasks to resolve or avoid problems.

• Identifies learning strengths and needs and utilizes learning resources.
• Seeks to learn and continuously develop self. Uses resources wisely and effectively.

• Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with clients, staff and other members of the Mercy University community.
• Answers telephones and emails in an appropriate, professional manner, and resolves problems in a reasonable time-frame.

• Complies with policies and procedures of the Department and the University including the University's Code of Conduct.
• Identifies and reports gaps in policies and procedures to management.
• Complies with all required training.

• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per University policies.
• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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