Accountant 2
Nexus Staff for Businesses • New York, New York • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Job Title: Accountant 2
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 24 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: 160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031
Job Duration: 6 Months
Closing: 09/18/2026.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-Time Temporary Accountant 2
Office of Budget and Planning | City College of New York (CCNY)
Position Summary
CCNY's Office of Budget and Planning requires a part-time temporary Accountant 2 to assist with the financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting activities that support the College's operating budget.
Key Responsibilities
The assignment will focus on reviewing and maintaining budget data across CUNYfirst and related financial records.
Budget & Financial Reconciliation
- Reconcile budget allocations, expenditures, encumbrances, payroll, and position information (15%).
- Identify and research variances (15%).
- Prepare budget adjustments and accounting entries (5%).
- Validate ChartField information and budget availability (5%).
- Maintain accurate supporting schedules and documentation (5%).
- Compile and analyze financial data for monthly reports, forecasts, and year-end projections (10%).
- Monitor spending against approved budgets (15%).
- Assist with personnel-cost and position-control analysis (10%).
- Prepare spreadsheets and reports for management review.
- Work with academic and administrative departments to address budget questions and resolve transaction discrepancies (10%).
- Coordinate with Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, and CUNY Central offices when necessary.
Additional Support
- Support fiscal year-end closeout activities.
- Assist with audit requests and compliance reviews.
- Support financial-system testing and data validation.
- Assist with process documentation and other Budget Office projects (10%).
Qualifications
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or a closely related field, along with relevant experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis.
Required Skills
- Strong Excel skills, including:
- Formulas
- Lookup functions
- Pivot tables
- Data reconciliation
- Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Sound analytical judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Effective communication skills with both financial and non-financial staff.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with CUNYfirst, PeopleSoft, or a comparable financial-management system.
Miscellaneous Information:
- Shift Days/Time: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday 9am-5pm
- No free parking is available.
- The office is also served by public transportation.
- Interview will be conducted virtually or in person based on availability.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
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