Staff Accountant, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting

3 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Boston University Full time
Job Summary

The Staff Accountant of Financial Operations is a key member of General Accounting and Financial Reporting at Boston University. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and analyze monthly accounting entries related to property, plant & equipment, and related depreciation.
  • Prepare and analyze the accounting entries related to debt, including issuance costs, principal and interest payments, debt accruals, amortization expense, and swap transactions.
  • Coordinate with other members of General Accounting and other departments to ensure month-end closing procedures are completed in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual external audit, including preparing schedules and support related to audit selections.
  • Prepare analysis derived from source data providing insights into trends and changes year over year.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably public accounting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Advanced skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
  • Ability to analyze data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and ad-hoc requests to meet or exceed deadlines.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
  • Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA or CPA candidate.
  • Experience with ERP and/or SAP.

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. The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students.



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