The Senior Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities within the Finance Office. The Senior Accountant serves as the primary responsible person for all related fixed asset and debt accounting in addition to performing several other general ledger accounting activities such as the monthly reconciliation of Account Payable bank account statements, abandoned property administrations and other projects as needed. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant also interacts closely with the Assistant Controller, Associate Vice President for Finance and the University Budget Manager and must work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. This position provides an individual with knowledge of how a university operates financially and creates professional development opportunities within the higher education industry.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. • At least three years of progressive experience with fixed asset & general ledger accounting experience. • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with five or more years of experience in the proficient use of spreadsheets, query tools and financial databases. • Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively with multiple constituents within the university. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects within or in advance of stated deadlines. • Attention to detail, accuracy, and a high degree of motivation is crucial for this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CPA or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. • Experience with a fixed asset accounting. • Advanced proficiency with Ellucian Banner or similar ERP system. • Knowledge and ability to effectively interpret and apply FASB, GAAP, Federal and State regulations and other applicable accounting standards. • Progressive experience in general accounting in a not-for-profit educational institution. • A motivated problem-solver who will take initiative to identify opportunities for and implementation of business process improvement efforts; this would include the experience or ability to automate processes and create efficiencies.
The five educational institutions that make up Colleges of the Fenway view diversity as a key component in the growth of our students' educational experience as well as our ongoing journey as professionals charged with maintaining the world class status of our institutions. By drawing from a wide cultural palette, we ensure that we have access to the full range of talent available. Through our respect for the vast array of backgrounds we create an environment that will help that talent grow. It is within an environment of respect that we are able to build and work toward our goals. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that values mutual respect. All Colleges of the Fenway members have policies and practices designed to safeguard our healthy environment as well as provide the support and access needed to do so. The Colleges of the Fenway are located in the heart of Bostons academic, scientific and cultural communities and is within walking distance from landmarks such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, Symphony Hall and world renowned medical institutions. Jobs at Emmanuel College: http://emmanuel.edu/About_Emmanuel/Employment.htmlJobs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design...: http://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Careers.htmlJobs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: http://www.mcphs.edu/about-mcphs/careers-at-mcphsJobs at Simmons College: http://simmons.edu/overview/about/jobs/Jobs at Wentworth Institute of Technology: https://jobs.wit.edu/
