Accounting Specialist, Office of Finance & Accounting

Accounting Specialist, Office of Finance & Accounting

Reports to: Director of Finance & Accounting

Position: Regular, Full-Time 

Location: Remote
Wage Range: DOE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Join our outstanding team! Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 2 weeks' paid vacation, 1 week paid winter break, benefits beyond belief, and excellent learning opportunities!

Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded

To apply for this position

Online Application Link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=371bf4c2-8681-458c-8b35-722b1fc8d540&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=452333&lang=en_US

Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to work remotely on a full-time 37.5-hour per week basis.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Specialist performs a variety of accounting duties to maintain accurate financial records and general ledger accounts. Responsible for grant accounting and reporting. Applying generally accepted accounting principles, prepares journal entries, reconciles all grant accounts, monitors grant revenue, and reconciles balance sheet accounts. Utilizes a computerized accounting system and spreadsheets to post journal entries, research transactions, and compile data for analytical reports. Maintains department files, and provides support for grant reporting, and Department administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have an AA in Accounting or related subjects; BA preferred in accounting, business, economics, math, or finance. Minimum two years’ experience with general ledger postings, reconciliation, and account analysis. Grants accounting and accounting software experience preferred.

BENEFITS

Fielding employees enjoy a friendly and dynamic environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits which include a 37.5 hour work week, 10 paid holidays and 2 weeks’ paid vacation per year, plus a 1 week paid winter break, medical/dental/vision insurances, Flexible Spending and/or Health Savings Accounts, retirement contributions after one year of service, Childcare Assistance, Tuition Assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Fielding Graduate University is committed to social justice and diversity and encourages individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Application Instructions

Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a user name and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt via email.

Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.

Online Application Link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=371bf4c2-8681-458c-8b35-722b1fc8d540&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=452333&lang=en_US

ABOUT FIELDING GRADUATE UNIVERSITY

Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge.  Fielding has approximately 1,050 students and 150 faculty members residing throughout the United States and internationally. Please visit our website at www.fielding.edu to learn more.