Hybrid Accounting Associate — GAAP, Journals & Audits

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Accounting Financial Associate to serve as a primary point of contact for departments and centers, ensuring accuracy and compliance of financial records. The role processes and reviews journal entries and maintains adherence to university policies and GAAP.

The position involves monthly reviews of default transactions and income and expense object code activity, supporting internal controls and audits, with a hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years’ related experience.
• Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Excel, standard office tools and database software required.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software such as Oracle Financials and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex accounting activities including translating business needs from local departments to journal entries.
• Provide technical advice and problem resolution for a department on varied accounting issues.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and account analysis to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Recognize long term implications of entry and work with accounting group to make database updates to eliminate need going forward.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Perform data entry tasks with high accuracy; handle journal entry processes efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal teams on financial audits, internal controls, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle Financials

Database software

Job description

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Accounting Financial Associate to serve as a primary point of contact for departments and centers, ensuring accuracy and compliance of financial records. The role processes and reviews journal entries and maintains adherence to university policies and GAAP.

The position involves monthly reviews of default transactions and income and expense object code activity, supporting internal controls and audits, with a hybrid work arrangement