Senior Accounting & Systems Specialist - Hybrid

Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration’s Campus Services Finance & Administration (CSFA) is seeking a Senior Accounting & Systems Specialist to enhance accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and automate processes.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, billing and reconciliations, partner on system integrations (Yardi, Oracle), and support close cycles with rigorous accuracy and GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience.
• Experience with GAAP accounting and internal controls is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Oracle Financial, Yardi) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as accounting SME on key financial systems (e.g., Yardi), collaborating with IT and business units to optimize usage.
• Drive automation and process improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Lead journal entries and ensure accuracy in closings per policy and deadlines.
• Oversee billing, revenue recording, and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare ad-hoc management reports using accounting data analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Accounting systems (Oracle/Yardi)

Communication

Independent judgment

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance (preferred)

Tools

Yardi

Oracle Financial

Job description

Harvard University Central Administration’s Campus Services Finance & Administration (CSFA) is seeking a Senior Accounting & Systems Specialist to enhance accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and automate processes.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, billing and reconciliations, partner on system integrations (Yardi, Oracle), and support close cycles with rigorous accuracy and GAAP compliance.