Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago
Accountant & Systems Application Specialist (Promotional Opportunity Only)
Lowell, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Accountant & Systems Application Specialist to support the financial management and reporting within the Controller’s Office at UMass Lowell. The role involves analyzing funds, processing journal entries, assisting with financial closing processes, and providing customer service support to campus administrators.
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Responsibilities
Analyze Unrestricted, Restricted and Other Funds - Analyze accounting activity and perform account reconciliations for Controller team and departments
Journal Entry Processing - Analyze, review and/or prepare entries, and enter into PeopleSoft GL. This includes review of journals to upload and post from departments. Entries include monthly, quarterly, annual, adjustments and reclassifications
Closing Process and Financial Reports - Assist the monthly and year-end closing process including preparing analysis, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for financial reports and statements
Customer Service Support - Respond to requests from campus administrators for financial information and questions
Provide support for campus compliance of the BTE policy and system; this includes exceptions and the approval management process
Manage invoicing and payment processing for the non-sponsored billing module
Provide Notary Services for the campus as needed
Assist the Controller’s Office in managing process improvements
Responsible for developing and maintaining the BuyWays Repository for all non-vendor agreements campus wide
System Applications and Documentation - Develop forms and resources using various platforms to provide technological and business process improvements
Work with Controller’s Office and Departments to develop and streamline current business workflows and data reporting
Assist in developing/reviewing accounting documentation e.g., Campus Policy and Procedure (CPP) documentation and web content
Performs other related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field
2 to 3 years accounting experience preferably in University or large non-profit organization
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Word, Power Point
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
MBA
Knowledgeable of GAAP and GASB
Excellent organization skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work as a team player and collaborate with all levels of the organization
Experience with budget, accounting, and reporting
Ability to work independently and prioritize work with time-sensitive deadlines
Willing to train and prepare tutorials or other resources
Experience working with queries, databases, and other reporting tools
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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