Accountant IV

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Salem, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Salem State University is hiring an Accountant IV for its Accounting and Payroll team. The role serves as a senior technical resource across general ledger, reconciliation, and reporting functions. The Accountant IV prepares and reviews complex journal entries and account reconciliations, supports month-end close, analyzes financial data, and produces accurate reports for internal stakeholders and external compliance requirements. The position also supports payroll accounting, ensures transactions align with university policy and state regulations, identifies process improvements, and contributes to audit readiness across the accounting cycle.

This is a hybrid position in Salem, Massachusetts, with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities. Employment is contingent upon a background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. The position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. Applicants must apply through the Salem State Career site; applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Requirements

• At least five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, including at least three years in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and qualifying education substitutions.
• An associate’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may substitute for up to one year of the required accounting or auditing experience.
• A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may substitute for up to two years of the required accounting or auditing experience.
• A graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may substitute for up to two years of the required accounting or auditing experience and one year of the required supervisory, administrative, or managerial experience.
• Education toward a qualifying degree is prorated according to the proportion of degree requirements completed.
• Satisfactory completion of a background and CORI check is required.
• Applicants must apply through the Salem State Career site; applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Five to eight years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience working with large-volume payrolls.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts HR/CMS payroll and Mosaic Accounting systems.
• Previous payroll processing experience at a higher education institution.
• A resume and cover letter are appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and produce accurate reports for internal stakeholders and external compliance requirements.
• Support payroll accounting functions.
• Ensure transactions align with university policy and state regulations.
• Identify process improvements.
• Contribute to audit readiness across the accounting cycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed