Accountant 2

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven is seeking an Accountant 2 to support the Surgical Specialties IBO and related departments. You will manage day-to-day financial operations, perform reconciliations, and prepare budgets to inform leadership decisions.

Under the Associate Director of Finance, you will convert data into actionable insights, ensure GAAP compliance, and contribute to internal controls and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics or finance required.
• Excellent analytical and accounting knowledge with GAAP familiarity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Workday; able to analyze data and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: analyze information and produce timely reports.
• Financial Methods and Systems: improve practices and coordinate with contacts to achieve objectives.
• Accounting and Reconciliation: record transactions and balance sheets, perform reconciliations.
• Strategic Resource: translate unit finance objectives into priorities and report risks.
• Compliance and Risk Management: maintain internal controls and adhere to regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel

Word

Workday

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Finance, and with considerable latitude for discretion and independent judgement, provides financial and administrative support to the Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and Urology, as part of the Surgical Specialties IBO. This position supports business office functions including but not limited to initiation, review and approval of Workday transactions, processing of journal entries and payroll adjustments, procurement card monitoring and compliance, management and submission of Monthly Financial Review documents. Responsible for providing financial information through the interpretation, analysis, reporting and reconciliation of data. Converts financial data into the useful information that guides unit and/or university leadership to make informed decisions. Recommends improvements to systems, methods, practices, policies, and procedures through information review. Serves as initial contact for department faculty and staff for all Business Office concerns and inquiries.

The Accountant 2 is responsible for providing accurate financial information through the interpretation, analysis, reporting, and reconciliation of data. This role requires converting financial data into useful information to guide leadership in making informed decisions. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day financial operations, performing reconciliations, and recommending improvements to systems, methods, and practices. The position entails analyzing financial reports, preparing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The accountant also provides high-level customer service and support, effectively communicates with stakeholders, and maintains robust internal controls to manage financial risks.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong analytical, accounting, and financial management skills with the ability to resolve complex issues independently.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word in addition to YBT and Workday.
3. Ability to analyze issues, respond and solve problems and follow through to ensure successful completion of projects.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with well-developed interpersonal abilities to work effectively with diverse groups.
5. Possess sound independent judgement, intuition, and common sense with excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize and handle many tasks simultaneously in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Experience with grant management and financial reporting analysis in a university or non-profit environment.
2. Demonstrated ability with data analysis tools and financial software, and expertise in accounting theory and compliance matters.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Financial Analysis and Reporting: 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.
2. Financial Methods and Systems: 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.
3. Accounting and Reconciliation: 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.
4. Strategic Resource: Translates unit finance objectives into priorities. Reports financial issues and risks and makes recommendations. Contacts appropriate stakeholders to include in communications and approvals.
5. Compliance and Risk Management: 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.
6. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or Finance and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated application of financial, accounting and economic concepts.

Job Posting Date

08/27/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (22)

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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