Job DescriptionThe Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Financial Accounting & Reporting team at Boston University, and works closely with staff from Advancement, Budget, Business Affairs, Student Accounts, Research Accounting, and other areas. This position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule under the University's remote work guidelines.
Major duties of this position include:
- Assist in the analysis of gifts and endowments and perform monthly tasks to ensure these transactions are reported timely and in the proper net asset classification.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and year-end financial reporting including the oversight and flux analysis of critical financial areas.
- Prepare monthly analysis of various general ledger accounts and related reconciliations to provide leadership with insights on significant balances and fluctuations.
- Reconcile and monitor gift clearing accounts to ensure matching gift revenue and receipt.
- Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries.
- Prepare external tax reporting for CGAs, CRUTs, and CRATs.
- Collaboratively work with Advancement teams to review gift agreements and estate documentation for accounting implications and to ensure proper set up.
- Special projects as assigned include, but not limited to, performing outreach for unusual transactions, developing process improvements, utilizing new applications for data analysis such as Power BI, or preparing ad-hoc reports and reconciliations that support the department overall.
Pay Range: Salary Grade 48 Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100 Note: Salary is based on related experience, expertise, available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($75,000 - $85,000). Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e., remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.
Required Skills- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field 3-5 years of accounting experience.
- Advanced skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas in order to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices with the ability to communicate topics and theories to internal non-accountant partners.
- Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
- Proven track record to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
- Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with other) effectively and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
- Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
Preferred Skills:
- CPA or CPA candidate Public accounting or experience within a higher education institution.
- Experience with ERP desirable, SAP.
Benefits/Other Information:
Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off!
- Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University.
- Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.
The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive. For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager - Senior Staff Accountant position'.
