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New York University

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Senior Financial Analyst

New York University · New York, New York, United States

OtherHybrid2-5 yrs$90k–$110kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as a lead for balance sheet and statement of activities accounts, including recording journal entries and reconciling working capital. The role also involves liaising between real estate and accounting departments while identifying and implementing process improvement projects.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

AccountingFinancial AnalysisReconciliationBalance Sheet AnalysisJournal EntriesWorking Capital ManagementProcess ImprovementExcel

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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience in audit, analysis, and reconciliation. Proficiency in Excel and a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles are required.

About New York University

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Questions about this role

Is this New York University role remote?
Tagged hybrid.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $90,000–$110,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Serve as a lead analyst on balance sheet accounts and statement of activities accounts assigned by recording journal entries, analyzing, reconciling, and documenting processes in runbooks. Oversee reconciliation of working capital. Liaise between NYU's real estate portfolio and accounting to ensure proper recording and reconciling. Point person for intercompany processes and transactions. Seek out and identify various process improvement projects and propose solutions. Provide ongoing assistance to both internal and external customers.

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Position Summary

Serve as a lead analyst on balance sheet accounts and statement of activities accounts assigned by recording journal entries, analyzing, reconciling, and documenting processes in runbooks. Oversee reconciliation of working capital. Liaise between NYU's real estate portfolio and accounting to ensure proper recording and reconciling. Point person for intercompany processes and transactions. Seek out and identify various process improvement projects and propose solutions. Provide ongoing assistance to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Preferred Education:Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred. Required Experience:3+ years relevant experience with audit, analysis and reconciliation of large, complex bank accounts or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Experience:5+ years relevant experience with audit, analysis, and reconciliation of large, complex bank accounts or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to work effectively with individuals at all levels. Skilled in analyzing problems and implementing effective management solutions and establishing priorities. Advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and database software. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to banking transactions Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Fame (the University's general ledger system), Workday financials

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $90,000.00 to USD $110,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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This listing comes from New York University's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 4 Oct 2026.