Accounting Specialist - Journals & Payments (Hybrid)

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Press seeks an Accounting Specialist who will process check and wire payments and provide general accounting support to the Journals Customer Service Department. The role supports nonprofit higher education accounting within a diverse team, contributing to reliable financial reporting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with various university offices, and timely processing of payments, refunds, and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience per JHU policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records and process related data.
• Monitor, verify, and reconcile accounts.
• Interface with departmental and University personnel to verify or support financial records and ensure compliance with policies.
• Prepare correspondence and answer inquiries regarding accounting information.
• Analyze accounting information and prepare reports and statements.
• Process check and wire payments, batch management, and Journals Division activities; initiate improvements as appropriate.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Adobe PDF

Microsoft Office

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Press seeks an Accounting Specialist who will process check and wire payments and provide general accounting support to the Journals Customer Service Department. The role supports nonprofit higher education accounting within a diverse team, contributing to reliable financial reporting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with various university offices, and timely processing of payments, refunds, and reconciliations.