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About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Binghamton University is seeking candidates for a full-time position as a Financial Analyst within the Central Business Office. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the administering of University fee operations, maintaining fee compliance with SUNY and campus policy, performing financial analysis, and supporting institutional financial planning and reporting. This position requires analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate financial information clearly to a broad campus audience.

The Financial Analyst will be expected to work collaboratively across departments, interact collegially with campus leadership, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. The ideal candidate possesses flexibility, interpersonal skills, solid work ethic, attention to detail and a quality education in accounting/finance.

• Administer the University fee cycle, including communicating instructions, deadline, and submission requirements to campus departments
• Maintain and continuously improve the University fees website to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accessibility of fee-related information
• Manage campus fee inventory and SUNY fee registry
• Advise and assist departments in assembling fee documentation for submission to campus leadership and/or SUNY system Administration
• Communicate fee requests to campus leadership and/or SUNY, assist in gathering responsive data, proposing narrative to review questions, and/or managing any contingencies that SUNY sets in place
• Investigate and resolve fee compliance issues through financial analysis, projected-to-actual comparisons, and multi-year trend reporting
• Review, verify eligibility and approve/deny fee waiver requests timely and within campus policy. Communicate with students, parents, and campus community regarding fee waiver policy, process, eligibility, timeline and decisions
• Validate course fee data in Banner each academic term
• Generate ad-hoc financial reports using BI, SAS, Banner, and related systems; analyze data and present findings to support decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting, finance, or related field
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Detail oriented

Preferred:

• SUNY experience in Business Intelligence and/or Finance and Management System (FMS)
• Working knowledge of SAS Enterprise Guide (SAS EG)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=198588

Deadline for Internal Applicants: April 9, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.