Yale University · 15 hours ago
Accountant 2
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expYale University is dedicated to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking an Accountant 2 to provide financial support and analysis. This role involves preparing reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various departments to enhance financial practices and decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Analyzes information and creates accurate and timely reports that add value to the management of University operations
Applies GAAP to report out on financial conditions
Ensures financial reporting meets the compliance needs of internal and external users
Extracts data from multiple sources
Recommends methods to improve practices, processes and systems
Works with internal and external contacts to carry out department objectives
Provides a high level of service that cultivates and maintains strong working relationships and effectively communicates information; takes ownership and accountability for timeliness, accuracy and relationship management
Accurately records enterprise or subsystem transactions to balance sheets, income statements, and other financial records
Performs reconciliations; navigates through systems and reporting tools to independently resolve routine and non-routine discrepancies
Applies entries to the general ledger or subsystems and ensures adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements and financial reporting considerations
Communicates effectively to unit leadership
Translates unit finance objectives into priorities
Reports financial issues and risks and makes recommendations
Contacts appropriate stakeholders to include in communications and approvals
Establishes, implements and/or maintains strong internal controls in areas of assigned responsibility to provide reasonable assurance of effective and appropriate resources use, accurate financial information, and adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong analytical, solid and practical accounting knowledge, and solid financial management skills with the ability to resolve issues accurately, timely, and with an appropriate level of independence
Superior computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Outlook or other similar software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with well-developed interpersonal abilities to work effectively with diverse groups
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high levels of accuracy and ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative, motivation, curiosity, and problem-solving skills
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working partnerships and effectively and efficiently communicate with faculty, staff, and external customers/vendors/municipalities
Preferred
Experience with payroll and applicable federal and state activity and financial reporting analysis in a university or non-profit environment
Familiarity with financial systems like Workday and budget tools, including advanced proficiency in Excel which includes working with large data sets, pivot tables, and lookups, and a demonstrated ability to quickly achieve proficiency in new systems and tools, such as those having an AI focus or automation functionality
Experience with ancillary tax filings, including property, real estate, and sales and use tax, as well as escheatment compliance
Demonstrated ability with data analysis tools and financial software, and expertise in accounting theory and knowledge of financial operations in higher education or non-profit organizations
Process improvement mindset with experience streamlining reconciliations and/or reporting workflows
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
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