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STAFF ACCOUNTANT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, Receivables

Boston University
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Accounts & Analytics, the Staff Accountant is a key member of the Student Accounting Services team and maintains a lead role in the activity analysis and reconciliation in Boston University's cash, liability, student receivable, and clearing accounts, totaling more than $2B.

Major duties of this position include :

  • Responsible for general ledger clearing accounts and student receivable reconciliations and audit requests using Excel, third party reporting tools, and the SAP Business Warehouse.
  • Identifies business process improvements and / or system enhancements that can reduce uncleared / unmatched items and improve data quality and reporting.
  • Creates metrics to be used to analyze processes and procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Documents, communicates, and trains staff involved in the reconciliation process.

Required Skills

  • Bachelors degree in a related field.
  • 2 years of work experience, preferably in a university or customer service environment, with a working knowledge of practices, policies and federal regulations concerning Student Accounts.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be highly detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
  • A self-starting, diplomatic, proactive individual capable of managing people and processes.
  • Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
  • Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with others) effectively and cooperatively in a small, collegial team environment.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Working knowledge of practices, policies, and procedures concerning Student Accounts and Cashier Services.
  • Experience with analyzing detailed financial records, legacy accounting systems, and SAP.
  • 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. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https : / / www.bu.edu / hr / employee-resources / benefits / .

    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, position #9899'.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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