Inside Higher Ed
STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, Ge
Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Staff Accountant, Gifts & Endowment
Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting, Boston University
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: 47 (Range: $55,000 – $65,000)
Responsibilities
Responsible for reconciling all pledge, endowment, and annuity accounts; examines transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy, distributes monthly reconciliation reports 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.
Coordinate with other members of General Accounting and 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 vision, fulfill mission, and support the team.
Qualifications
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 a team environment.
Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
Preferred Skills
CPA or CPA candidate.
Experience with ERP and/or SAP.
Experience in non‑profit industry or higher education.
Benefits Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full‑time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well.
For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Disability Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Application Instructions Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to "Hiring Manager – Staff Accountant, Gifts & Endowment".
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314740
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Location: Boston, MA, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: 47 (Range: $55,000 – $65,000)
Responsibilities
Responsible for reconciling all pledge, endowment, and annuity accounts; examines transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy, distributes monthly reconciliation reports 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.
Coordinate with other members of General Accounting and 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 vision, fulfill mission, and support the team.
Qualifications
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 a team environment.
Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
Preferred Skills
CPA or CPA candidate.
Experience with ERP and/or SAP.
Experience in non‑profit industry or higher education.
Benefits Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full‑time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well.
For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Disability Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Application Instructions Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to "Hiring Manager – Staff Accountant, Gifts & Endowment".
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314740
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