Accountant II

Job Description

Job Description

This position is based in Massachusetts, and there is an expectation that the person in the position will be able to work on-site in Milton, MA.

• To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter along with your application.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Produces financial reports, manages the general business records, maintains accurate and comprehensible accounting records for the College, performs timely reconciliations, and responds to general requests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the guidance of the Associate Controller, this position will produce financial statement information and reports using accounting software. All reports must be reconciled, including but not limited to the monthly balance sheet and statement of activities, general ledger detail reports, trial balance by function, trial balance by account number, and trial balance by department.

Maintains timely reconciliations; the monthly reconciliations include but are not limited to all balance sheet accounts to supporting documentation, the A / R and A / P subsidiary ledgers to their respective aged trial balances, gift recording reconciliations between the development records and the accounting software records, and the financial aid code activity in the accounts receivable subsidiary with the trial balance and the financial aid software system.

Handles general ledger and processes journal entries as needed.

Ensures payroll and financial reports are provided according to their schedules.

Maintains accounting records and supporting documentation.

Maintains the college databases, fixed asset spreadsheets, and all other required files.

Follows internal controls.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Processes accounts payable checks and maintains supporting documentation without A / P and payroll.

Performs audit support functions as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Detail oriented.

Deadline driven.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum 4 years of related experience.

Experience using financial software packages.

Proficient with email, internet typing, and spreadsheet programs.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None