Staff Accountant I

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States New England College of Optometry Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Description:

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) invites applications for the position of Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this hands-on, entry level position will work with the Business Office staff in assuring the revenue and expenses of the College and its affiliate, the NECO Center for Eye Care, are accounted for in a manner consistent with GAAP and College policies and procedures.


The New England College of Optometry prepares the next generation of eye care providers, educators, and innovators through a rigorous curriculum and extensive clinical experience. NECO graduates compassionate and skilled optometrists prepared to practice in diverse settings. Located in the heart of Boston, the College is a small, independent graduate institution that has a student body of approximately 530 students from 34 states and 8 countries.


The NECO Center for Eye Care is the patient care and clinical education affiliate of the New England College of Optometry. It is one of the largest providers of optometric services in Massachusetts with nearly 90,000 annual patient visits at more than 43 locations, including many of Greater Boston's community health centers.


This full-time position will focus on cash receipts and general accounting. The Staff Accountant will ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. This position will work closely with the Assistant Controller, the Executive Director of Financial Operations, and other Business Office staff in all matters relating to the daily, monthly and annual financial activities for NECO as well as assist in the closing process.


Cash Receipts Accounting

  • Process and deposit payments as they are received from students, donors, grantors, and others
  • Maintain effective communication with departments throughout the College to let them know when expected payments have been received and identify the source and proper accounting for unexpected payments
  • Review daily bank activity to ensure all activity is appropriate and properly recorded in the general ledger

General Accounting

  • Prepare, review and record entries, invoices, and receivables on the general and subsidiary ledgers
  • Set up new vendors in ERP system
  • Research and record cash receipts, including student tuition payments, gifts from donors, and other miscellaneous receipts
  • Reconcile various general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

NOTE: NECO is not able to sponsor visas for this position


Successful Candidates For This Entry-Level Position Will Demonstrate

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multifaceted department with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks
  • Able to process and validate a high volume of data
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
  • Strong computer skills: Proficiency with Excel, Word, and web navigation
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with tact, diplomacy, and discretion
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Professional integrity and ethical conduct
  • Effective time management
  • Thoroughness
  • Collaboration skills

New England College of Optometry Offers a Robust Benefits Program Including:

  • 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)
  • Mental Health and Wellness benefits
  • BCBS Dental
  • Discounted vision services
  • 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
  • Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
  • Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,
  • Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
  • 9% employer contribution to a 403(b)-retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
  • Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Salary range: 60-65K


NECO is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age or veteran status.



Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
  2. One year of full-time, post-degree professional experience in general accounting required
  3. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  4. Experience with higher education accounting preferred
  5. Experience with computerized ledger systems


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Compensation details: 60000-65000 Yearly Salary



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