Staff Accountant — Nonprofit & Higher Ed

Stonehill; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and donor gifts. You will collaborate with colleagues across the Finance Division and campus to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required.
• 1-3 years accounting experience required or preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in higher education or not-for-profit accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting and Financial Reporting: prepare journal entries, reconciliations, reports and workpapers; assist with audit and tax filings.
• Fixed Asset and Capital Project Accounting: maintain fixed asset database, capitalization and depreciation entries, disclosures.
• Gift and Grant Accounting: analyze gifts and pledges; support grant management, invoicing and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

1-3 years accounting experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail

Integrity and confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Ability to analyze information

Not-for-profit accounting experience (

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Tools

Banner Finance

Job description

Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, and donor gifts. You will collaborate with colleagues across the Finance Division and campus to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to integrity and confidentiality.