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Boston University · 1 day ago

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

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Boston University is seeking a Staff Accountant for their Gifts & Endowments team within the Financial Affairs department. This role involves reconciling pledge, endowment, and annuity accounts, maintaining gift accounts, and preparing tax filings, among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Accounting degreeAccounting experienceAccounting principlesMicrosoft ExcelCPACPA candidateERP experienceNon-profit experienceCommunication skillsDetail orientedTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

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

CPA or CPA candidate

Experience with ERP and/or SAP

Experience in non-profit industry or higher education

Benefits

Health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off

Tuition remission for courses at Boston University

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees