Senior Staff Accountant, General Accounting & Reporting

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work options

Tuition remission for employee and (de

Dependents

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join the Financial Accounting & Reporting team. The role centers on gifts and endowments analysis, monthly and year-end reporting, journal entries, and tax reporting, with collaboration across departments.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule and requires 3-5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of accounting principles. CPA/CFA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex formulas.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and ability to communicate with non-accountant partners.
• Experience in data analysis to draw conclusions and inform management.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize routine and ad-hoc tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyze gifts and endowments; ensure timely reporting and correct net asset classification.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and flux analysis.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and reconciliations; provide leadership with insights.
• Reconcile and monitor gift clearing accounts to ensure matching revenue and receipts.
• Prepare monthly/year-end journal entries and external tax reporting for CGAs, CRUTs, and CRATs.
• Collaborate with Advancement to review gift agreements and estate documentation for accounting implications.
• Contribute to special projects; develop process improvements; create data analyses using Power BI; prepare ad-hoc reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Oral & written communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Boston University is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join the Financial Accounting & Reporting team. The role centers on gifts and endowments analysis, monthly and year-end reporting, journal entries, and tax reporting, with collaboration across departments.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule and requires 3-5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of accounting principles. CPA/CFA is a plus.