Financial Services Specialist

This position is located on the Cornell University Campus in Ithaca, New York. You will be expected to work on the Ithaca campus, although you may be permitted to perform a portion of your work remotely.

Note: This position is for applicants that are qualified to work in the United States indefinitely. No relocation or visa sponsorship of any kind is available for this position.

Who we are:

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive, and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines--global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Who you are:
As an individual contributor, The Financial Services Specialist (FSS) for the Office of Student Health Benefits reports to the Student Health Plan (SHP) Manager. The Office of Student Health Benefits has two functions: monitoring that all eligible Cornell students demonstrate proof of meeting the university's health insurance requirement and supporting the administrative operations and compliance of the Student Health Plan (SHP), a self-funded insurance product.

With oversight from the SHP Manager, this position provides analysis and account and sub-account reconciliations of the financial operations for all SHB and SHP accounts. Other responsibilities include:

• Preparing budgets
• Budget review procedures
• Financial forecasting and modeling
• Preparing financial reports.
• Develops, tests, runs, and documents processes for reconciliation reports, and analyses for both internal and external customers.
• Assists with regular and ad-hoc internal audits, supports annual financial audits, and monitors transactions to identify and resolve underlying data and transactional issues.
• Ensures accurate and effective financial controls.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, and privacy policies and procedures; and ensures information security.

Requirements of the position:

• Associate degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Organized with the ability to independently plan and prioritize responsibilities to meet competing deadlines while working under pressure.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, experience with financial reconciliations and identifying and resolving variances at the transactional and account level.
• Effective customer service and communications skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and concisely in verbal and written formats and ability to work as part of a team exercising independent, sound judgement and high ethical standards including maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process/procedures is the norm.
• Demonstrated track record of taking initiative, being proactive, and remaining flexible and resilient.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.

Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Preferred qualifications for the position include:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Formal training in accounting.
• Experience in healthcare or insurance industry.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of Cornell accounting and budgeting systems and various data marts and data warehouses such as: Kuali Financial Systems, KDW, OAS and Longview Solutions helpful.

What we offer:

Great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts, health care, paid vacation, health/personal time, 14 university paid holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day and 2 floating holidays) and employer retirement contributions.

Cornell is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca is an active and diverse community to work and thrive in and has something to suit all ages and interests!

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.