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STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting
STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General AccountingVeterans Staffing • Boston, MA, US
STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting

STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting

Veterans Staffing • Boston, MA, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Staff Accountant, Gifts & Endowment

The Staff Accountant - Gifts & Endowments is a key member of the General Accounting and Financial Reporting team at Boston University. This position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule under the University's remote work guidelines.

Major duties of this position include :

  • Responsible for reconciling all pledge, endowment, and annuity accounts; examines transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy, distributes monthly reconciliation reports to and works to resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
  • Creation and maintenance of restrictive gift accounts in SAP and Blackbaud CRM
  • Reviewing and maintaining paperless document filing system for restricted gift recordkeeping
  • Prepare activity-based schedules on restricted accounts to assist in donor reporting
  • Preparation of support and annual tax filings for charitable gift annuities and trusts, including Form 1099-R, Form 5227, K-1s.
  • Coordinates with other members of General Accounting and other various 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.
  • Other duties as needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our team.

Pay Range : Minimum $53,200, Midpoint $71,900, Maximum $90,500. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Required Skills :

  • 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 team environment.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious
  • Preferred Skills :

  • CPA or CPA candidate
  • Experience with ERP and / or SAP
  • Experience in non-profit industry or higher education
  • Benefits / Other Information :

  • 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. Note : the remission benefit extends to dependents as well.
  • The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.
  • For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.
  • Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to "Hiring Manager - Staff Accountant, Gifts & Endowment".
  • We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
  • To apply, visit https : / / jobs.silkroad.com / BU / External / jobs / 314740

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