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Capital Assets Accountant

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr
United States, New York, New York
Jun 27, 2025
Title: Capital Assets Accountant Location: New York, NY 10036 Duration: Contract (24+ Months) Mode of work: Onsite Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr Job Description: 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: 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. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience or willingness to learn advance excel functions such as pivot tables, and VLOOKUP. Attention to details. Strong numerical analysis, evaluation, and research skills. Strong writing/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organization skills with files and communications.