Senior Cash Accountant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,335 - 107,823; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Senior Cash Accountant who will perform complex accounting duties, prepare financial reports, and manage budgets. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master’s, along with 4-6 years of relevant experience.

The candidate will lead financial statement preparation, analyze data, monitor financial systems, and provide training. The expected salary range is between $76,335.00 and $107,823.75 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and executes development of financial statements and reports.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, identifies discrepancies.
• Monitors financial systems, develops controls for reliability.
• Performs accounting and auditing reconciliations and reports.
• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets.
• Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective actions.
• Answers accounting-related questions to stakeholders.
• Facilitates training and provides financial guidance.

Job description

Senior Cash Accountant

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to others, develops and/or manages complex budgets, and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• 4-6 years of relevant experience required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed.
• Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports.
• Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments.
• Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed.
• Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures.
• Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff.

Position Type

Finance

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

110S

Expected Hiring Range

$76,335.00 - $107,823.75

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.