Staff Accountant

physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values the diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage toward creating a more just and compassionate world. 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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 workpapers
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

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
1-3 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

Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.