Senior Staff Accountant, General Accounting & Financial Reporting

Boston University • Boston, MA

3d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of Boston University's Financial Accounting & Reporting team and works closely with staff from Advancement, Budget, Business Affairs, Student Accounts, Research Accounting, and other areas. The position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule under the University's remote work guidelines, with remote work up to three days per week after successful completion of an observation period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing gifts and endowments and perform monthly tasks to ensure transactions are reported timely and in the proper net asset classification.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting, including oversight and flux analysis of critical financial areas.
• Prepare monthly analyses of general ledger accounts and related reconciliations, providing leadership with insights into significant balances and fluctuations.
• Reconcile and monitor gift clearing accounts to ensure matching gift revenue and receipt.
• Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Prepare external tax reporting for CGAs, CRUTs, and CRATs.
• Work collaboratively with Advancement teams to review gift agreements and estate documentation for accounting implications and proper setup.
• Perform special projects, including outreach for unusual transactions, process improvements, use of applications such as Power BI for data analysis, and preparation of ad hoc reports and reconciliations.

What This Job Offers

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