Staff Accountant

Stonehill College; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill College is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and grant/gift accounting within a nonprofit higher education setting.

The role collaborates with campus stakeholders and the Finance Division to strengthen internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance. Office hours are typical weekday hours in a nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• A high level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Assist with fixed asset and capital project accounting processes.
• Prepare gift and grant analyses and assist with related reporting.
• Support annual financial statement audit, tax filings, and NCAA/DOE reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related

Tools

Banner Finance

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant plays an important role in general ledger accounting, performing reconciliations, and accounting for fixed assets, grants, and donor gifts. In addition to the accounting responsibilities, this position provides support in the areas of internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain a broad understanding of nonprofit and higher-education accounting. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues throughout the Finance Division and across campus.

• General Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Prepare journal entries and related support.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
  • Research reconciling items, obtaining supporting information from campus departments and external parties.
  • Prepare and maintain assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and work papers.
  • Maintain accounting procedures and supporting documentation for assigned processes.
  • Assist with various reporting cycles (annual financial statement audit, tax filings, unclaimed property reporting, Dept. of Education reporting, and NCAA filings).
  • Provide support to end-users of the College’s payment processing systems.
  • Perform periodic reviews of spending and transaction activity for policy compliance.
• Fixed Asset and Capital Project Accounting
  • Maintain the College’s fixed asset database.
  • Assist with tracking capital projects and obtaining supporting information from project managers and campus departments.
  • Prepare quarterly capitalization and depreciation entries.
  • Prepare fixed-asset-related financial statement disclosures and audit support.
  • Maintain and implement procedures and best practices for fixed asset accounting.
• Gift and Grant Accounting
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly gift and pledge analyses and collaborate with colleagues in the Office of Advancement to ensure proper accounting of gifts and pledges.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in the Office of Research, Grants, and Sponsored Projects on grant management, including journal entry processing, financial reporting, invoicing, and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• 01-3 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• A high level of integrity and comfort maintaining confidentiality
• Effective written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision once onboarded
• Ability to analyze information, research discrepancies, and solve problems
• Preference for applicants with experience in higher education or not-for-profit accounting
• Preference for applicants with experience with Banner Finance or a comparable ERP system

The office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.