Accountant 2

Stanford University•Redwood City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Real Estate (SRE) is a department within Land, Buildings and Real Estate (LBRE), an entity that serves Stanford University’s academic mission through the development and operations of the University’s 8,180 acres of land holdings. 4,200 of those acres are dedicated for campus and related uses, while SRE oversees the remaining 3,900 acres for commercial, hospitality, residential and agricultural uses. SRE’s mission is to invest in and optimize the risk-adjusted value of Stanford’s income-producing lands, and it deploys real estate expertise revenues earned from SRE’s diverse portfolio support the University’s General Fund and SRE’s transactions are governed by the Stanford Management Company Board of Directors. SRE is proud to support Stanford University’s mission of providing education, world-class research, the arts, and economic opportunity to the local and global community. About the Position The position is primarily responsible for processing contracts, requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices. This individual will also collaborate with project managers to review and analyze the financial status of capital projects. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and effective in communicating with individuals across various departments and stakeholders within the organization. They will be part of an evolving team of diverse and talented accountants or analysts at various levels whose mission is to accomplish tasks accurately and within specified deadlines. The team oversees the business processes and strategic planning that govern accurate and transparent financial analyses and reports for the Board and senior university leadership, enable productive management and strategic planning for the real estate assets, and drive continuous improvement of internal operating processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge of and ability to apply, interpret, and implement Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with multiple active deadlines, and the ability to adapt to and proactively communicate changing priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly utilizing Excel formulas
Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and an aptitude to learn new systems.
Strong verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player.
Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines and ability to effectively multitask.
Strong project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.

Responsibilities

Processing contracts, setting up requisitions for vendor contracts, coding and reviewing invoices, tracking, and paying invoices, monitoring capital project spending as it relates to the project budget and eventually closing out projects.
Maintain, reconcile, review, consolidate, and validate financial data sets and accounts utilizing financial reports, databases, and key financial information across various financial systems and project management applications.
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data in systems of record.
Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and external parties.
Contribute to the development of analyses to be used for key activities or decision-making.
Participate in the analysis of existing systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement while also assessing client and business needs to provide recommendations for managing and completing processes.
Support initiatives as a member of a project team, making decisions on the approach to managing and completing processes.
Represent the organization to client groups and external partners; serve as subject matter expert on technical, financial, or specialized matters
Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed.
Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.
Liaison with Procurement, Controller’s Office, and Capital Accounting to resolve issues.
Contribute to developing and maintaining desktop procedures and process documentation within the responsibility area.
Assist with special projects, as necessary.