Job Description
Ithaca, New YorkWho We AreCALS is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well-being.The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a renowned nonprofit, member-supported institution dedicated to advancing the understanding and protection of birds, wildlife, and our shared planet through research, education, citizen science, and conservation. We join with people from all backgrounds and abilities to make new scientific discoveries, share insights, and foster conservation action. Our collaborative relationship with the broader Cornell community allows us to tackle the big challenges for science and society, and to translate cutting-edge science, technology and storytelling into real-world impact. Our online resources allow millions of people around the globe to deepen their connection with the natural world.What You Will DoAs the Travel and Financial Reporting Representative, you will work closely with the Finance Specialist to provide financial support to faculty, staff, and students. You will process and monitor a wide range of travel and financial transactions. Responsibilities include: Review expense reports; ensure proper documentation is included and expenses are in compliance with Lab, Shared Service Center, and University policies.Serve as the Lab’s main point of contact to the Shared Services Center at central Cornell University.Review reimbursements for funding limits and contact program if additional funding needed.Monitor monthly donation box and membership cash account, process edoc and coordinate pick-up.Prepare documentation requests for payment processing.Work with the Financial Specialist to process gift payments from Lab supporters.Initiate Travel Award and Travel Stipend payments.
Responsibilities + Skills
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in accomplishing a high volume of transactions and communications that are urgent or of a sensitive or confidential nature.Ability to take direction from more than one individual.An overall positive attitude and demonstrated professionalism always are essential.Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process/procedures is the norm.Experience with standard office productivity tools (Microsoft Office suite Excel, Word, etc.).
Education
High school diploma and 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or travel management, or equivalent combination of education.Ability to work in a complex, high-demand environment with experience prioritizing multiple deliverables.Ability to maintain detailed documentation in a shared, cloud-based environment.Must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills (written/verbal) with a broad range of people to build and maintain effective working relationships.
Experience
