Senior Financial Analyst

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Harvard University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team at Harvard University. As a vital member of our Campus Services Finance and Administration (CSFA) team, you will play a key role in supporting accounting functions, implementing efficient processes, and maintaining internal control.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings independently, applying critical thinking and professional skepticism to ensure accuracy and meet deadlines.
  • Prepare, approve, and review journal entries in accordance with Campus Services and University policies and key controls ensuring that the reperformance standard is met.
  • Independently perform complex accounting reconciliations and analysis ensuring appropriate documentation, as well as identifying and resolving variances.
  • Independently identify and resolve accounting issues, collaborating closely with colleagues within Campus Services and across the university as warranted.
  • Serve as an expert accounting resource for CSFA colleagues and Campus Services Business Units, providing guidance on accounting policies, procedures, and financial systems, writing job aids when warranted.
  • Propose and implement improvements in accounting operations and financial reporting in collaboration with CSFA colleagues, CS Business Units and leadership while maintaining compliance with policies and laws and promoting best practices.
  • Leverage technology for process enhancements, develop expertise in financial systems, and analyze data effectively.
  • Participate in User Acceptance Testing and system implementations, collaborating with Business Units, CS HUIT, and other teams to resolve issues and optimize processes.
  • Actively contribute to a process improvement subcommittee.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports for management and internal customers.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and professional customer service.
  • Serve as backup for critical activities and cross-train with other team members, as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience.
What We Offer

Harvard University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, work/life and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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