Associate, Transaction Services

Job Description

Associate, Transaction Services | Fordham University

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Fordham University, located at its Rose Hill Campus in New York, NY. Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, established in 1841, providing a distinguished education to over 16,000 students across its nine colleges and schools. This position is vital for supporting the university’s Accounts Payable and Payroll teams by conducting essential research, analysis, and reporting, and processing payroll for hourly employees, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – New York, NY
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Controllers Transactional Services, reporting to the Associate Controller
• Mission: This person supports Accounts Payable and Payroll operations through research, analysis, and reporting, and processes hourly employee payroll.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft and Google Office Suites

What You’ll Actually Do
• Payroll Processing: Process payroll for hourly employees, including timesheet verification.
• Inquiry Resolution: Conduct in-depth research and analysis of payroll and accounts payable inquiries from employees, vendors, and various university departments.
• Report Analysis: Run and review Payroll/AP reports to identify trends, anomalies, and discrepancies in financial data.
• Reconciliation Support: Assist in reconciliations between Payroll/Accounts Payable records, general ledger accounts, and bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Transaction Recording: Record transactions on a monthly basis for Fordham London and reconcile and record electronic payments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school diploma or equivalent, with demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft and Google Office Suites, strong analytical skills, organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience with Banner and TM1 Business Intelligence Analytics.