Suffolk University · 10 hours ago
Senior Accountant & Treasury Analyst
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $94K/yr
3+ years expSuffolk University is seeking a Senior Accountant & Treasury Analyst to join their Controller’s Office within the Finance and Administration Division. This role is responsible for managing the University’s daily cash positions, liquidity, and financial risks while supporting audit preparations and financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Serves as main point of contact between University and operating banks and short-term investment providers
Administers the University’s line of credit for working capital and other general corporate purposes
Ensures there is sufficient liquidity to mitigate the University’s operational, financial and reputational risk in support of the University’s long-term financial plan
Documents all policies, procedures and systems related to cash
Prepares and analyzes multi-year cash forecast and strategy to complement multi-year financial plan
Supports finance and budget teams with data used in forecasting, planning, and compliance monitoring
Monitors University’s cash balances to ensure adequate liquidity for payroll, operating and capital expenses
Maintains documentation of treasury procedures and internal controls
Initiates liquidation of endowed funds throughout the year
Initiates capital expense reimbursements from debt project funds to operating cash
Completes all debt accounting and bond reporting; compile debt footnote for annual financial statements
Prepares reconciliations for debt accounts
Manages the University debt portfolio including ensuring timely and accurate debt service payments and ongoing compliance with tax-exempt debt regulatory requirements
Prepares the University’s response to the debt portion of surveys
Assists with debt issuances and restructurings
Prepares Advancement contributions and pledge accounting and reconciliations
Prepares monthly reconciliations and workpapers (i.e. Miscellaneous receivables, Prepaid expenses and other ledger accounts) to support the external audit
Provides support and assistance to the Controller in preparing schedules for the interim and yearend external audits and provide support for month, quarter and year-end close activities and processes
Oversees Student Government accounting transactions and Budgets in Workday
Creates and posts monthly recurring journal entries
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, finance or treasury operations
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
High attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to evaluate and document business processes and internal controls and identify areas of potential improvement
Experience with financial accounting software and reporting tools; Workday Financials a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Excel
Company
Suffolk University
Suffolk University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the field of business, law, and social science.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10M2018-01-17Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Chelsea Jones (She/Her)
Service Learning & Community Partnerships Fellow
Ellen Marcelo
Suffolk F1 Founder and President
Recent News
2025-09-02
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