Accountant II
Nexus Staff for Businesses • New York, New York • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Job Title: Accountant 2
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: 230 West 41st Street, 5th Floor, NY 10036
Job Duration: 7 Months
Closing: 09/03/2026.
Job description:
- In search of a business professional with an undergraduate degree in accounting or an individual with 3-4 years of experience in accounting as described below.
- A successful candidate will assist in the analysis and reporting of all capital assets and debt activities of the University.
- Analyze capital assets data and research discrepancies.
- Review capital assets transactions for additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
- Assist with the preparation of debt analyses and college allocations.
- Review information related to leased assets related to space, equipment, and software as a service (Saas software).
- Perform monthly close of Asset Management system and reconciliation to GL.
- Review and update financial statement data and footnote disclosures relating to capital assets and debt.
- Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports.
- Distribute DASNY and/ or central office supporting documentation to respective colleges (i.e.: purchase orders, invoices, and related materials).
- Collect and review monthly reconciliation reports from Property Managers following up on discrepancies and/or escalating to supervisor, Assistant Director, or Assistant Controller, as necessary.
- Work on special projects, and other duties as assigned.
- Research historical balances using information readily available, discussions with other departments, property management professionals or campus accountants.
- Assist with documenting new or existing business processes being used by the department.
- Support asset retagging initiative University-wide under the direction of university leadership in this area.
- Process information and data received within CUNY to prepare for transition to new ERP system, which may include validating data, reviewing data requests from an accounting perspective for completeness and reasonableness, and escalating matters to supervisor or the University Executive Controller in a timely and effective manner.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience or willingness to learn advanced excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills.
- Strong writing/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization skills with files and communications.
Miscellaneous Information
- Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm.
- Paid parking is available at nearby parking lots.
- Several subway lines are within a block of the location.
- The interviews will be conducted Virtually.
- Training will be provided.
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.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $91,000–$111,000 per year (median ~$101,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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