Senior Accountant

Suffolk University is a private, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common and we are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together.

Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience since 1906. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation.

We compete for the best talent. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse community. We are actively seeking applicants from groups that might be under-represented because of race/color, gender, religion, real or perceived disability, national origin or LGBTQ status. As part of our commitment we encourage you to complete the demographic portion of the application in addition to submitting your cover letter and resume/CV as it will assist us in targeting our recruitment efforts.

Please note that Suffolk University conducts background checks as a condition of employment.

We are also committed to the well-being of our employees. Our terrific benefits package for benefits-eligible positions include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time-off programs and commitment to work-life balance
• Tuition free course benefits in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Sawyer Business School for employees with additional tuition benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and children
• Top-notch well-being care available through Harvard Pilgrim Medical/Delta Dental and a Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• Employee Assistance Program that provides employees and their family members with initial assessment, referrals and short-term counseling for personal and work challenges
• Discounted home and auto insurance

Description

Suffolk University is looking for a qualified individual for a newly created position as the Senior Accountant!

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Controller’s Office within the Finance and Administration Division of Suffolk University. This position is responsible for key areas of the Balance Sheet and assisting with interim and yearend audit preparations, supporting internal and external financial reporting, performing account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as assigned.

Working remotely will be considered for the qualified candidate. Suffolk also offers free tuition for employees and 50% for spouses! Free tuition for dependent children is also a benefit. This is a great way to pursue a Master's degree in one of the many graduate degree programs Suffolk offers including the Masters in Accounting or Masters in Taxation to name two! This is also a great way to pay for your dependent child to attend Suffolk for free as a benefit of working at Suffolk! Law school tuition benefit is available as well. For more information please visit www.suffolk.edu.

Summary of Position:

Primary/Principal Responsibilities:





% of Time





Responsibility





40%



Provide support and assistance to the Assistant Controller for the month-end and year-end close activities and processes. Prepare schedules for the interim and yearend external audits. Evaluate and document business processes and internal controls and identify areas of potential improvement . Record and review financial transactions to confirm compliance with GAAP and accounting policies.



20%



Responsible for the administration of investment operations. Maintain records of investment activity in the University financial system; assist in the execution of investment cash flow; and complete required investment manager documentation. Prepare the investment disclosure for the audited financial statements.



15%



Perform all general ledger advancement functions including but not limited to setting up new funds when contributions / pledges received, reconciling GL to sub-ledger, monitoring donation washout accounts to ensure items are clearing, m onitoring available funds and do outreach to departments to encourage spending, etc.



15%



Review of reconciliations and journal entries prepared by accountants



5%



Assist with preparing reports, data, analysis and/or meeting documents for the Board of Trustees and or Subcommittees of the Board of Trustees.



5%



Other special projects and tasks as assigned.





Requirements/Qualification:


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant a plus
• 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting
• Professional experience in higher education /non-profit or public auditing preferred
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience using financial and reporting systems to provide thorough and accurate financial information and analysis. Workday Financials experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office


Suffolk University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status, or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service, and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.



Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment. Suffolk University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.