New England HERC

Job Description:

The Hybrid-eligible Senior/Staff Accountant will be the primary reviewer and approver of journal entries in the financial system. This will involve the review and approval of departmental journal transactions and journal integrations.  This position is also responsible for monitoring the Controllerâ™s office email inbox and answering questions and resolving issues concerning journal entries and related accounting. The Senior/Staff Accountant also advises departments on proper worktag usage and the Controllerâ™s Office policies and procedures, including referring individuals to the appropriate pages of the Controllerâ™s Office website. The position will reconcile select ledger accounts on a monthly, annual, and on an as-needed basis, and work with others within the University to resolve issues.

The position will monitor the data integrity of departmental journal transactions and external integrations, correcting errors, and assisting in identifying solutions for future improvements.  The position will use Excel to process monthly electronic entries to correct accounting as directed. The Senior Accountant also advises departments on payroll accounting adjustments and adjustments to fringe benefits and collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Workday Programs and Payroll if needed. When requested, the Staff or Senior Accountant will process payroll accounting adjustments and fringe benefit adjustments on behalf of departments. 

The position will also maintain the list of the University-wide service centers as well as assist in the review of the academic service center rates.  They will provide oversight and guidance relating to the Service Center Policy and Manual. In addition, they will assist in updating and maintaining the Universityâ™s moveable equipment inventory, as needed.

As a member of the Universityâ™s Controllerâ™s office special projects may be assigned when there are new initiatives and new or enhanced business processes.

This is a dual-graded position posting. The candidateâ™s qualifications/experience will determine if the position is filled at a grade 9 or grade 10 level.

Qualifications:

• Bachelorâ™s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (accounting degree preferred)
• Grade 9 Level: 2-4 years of accounting experience in US GAAP accounting, preferably at a college or not-for-profit
• Grade 10 Level: 3-5 years of accounting experience in US GAAP accounting, preferably at a college or not-for-profit
• Strong accounting knowledge, analytical, research, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Understanding of US GAAP and not-for-profit accounting, including fund accounting. 
• Experience with general ledger accounting, Excel, and enterprise financial systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team, be self-motivated and flexible, and have a strong work ethic.
• Strong excel skills
• Strong logical and analytical skills
• Highly detail-oriented, motivated, organized, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, especially during the fiscal year-end close (Fiscal year end - June 30)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation skills and ability to communicate with various audiences, including individuals with little or no knowledge of accounting
• This position requires a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the Finance Division.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

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