Fitchburg State University · 1 day ago
Accountant IV
Fitchburg, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $71K/yr
3+ years expFitchburg State University is seeking an Accountant IV to manage various accounting responsibilities. The role involves monthly reconciliations, submission of state mandated interfaces, preparation of external reports, and assisting in annual audits among other duties.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for monthly reconciliations of various accounts including those from affiliates to be reviewed and approved by the assistant comptroller
Responsible for the submission of monthly state mandated interfaces in the state comptroller system
Responsible for the preparation of various external reports
Responsible for reconciling tuition cash receipts and preparing transfer of same to the Commonwealth
Responsible for the interfacing and reconciliation of payroll and fringe benefits to the general ledger system
Assist in the preparation, review and reconciliation of feed transactions from internal and external modules to the Finance modules
Responsible for processing of various federal drawdown requests and verifying subsequent receipt
Assist the Staff Accountant to set up Banner account structure inclusive of detail codes etc
Assist in the quarterly, interim and year end closing procedures and preparation of financial statements for the University, the Fitchburg State University Foundation and the FSU Foundation Supporting Organization
Responsible for procedures necessary to close the year end processes, including all related reconciliations and reviews
Assist in the annual audit of the University, Foundation and Supporting Organization. Including assisting in the preparation of the notes to the financial statement, schedules, retrieval of documents, investigation, report generation and answering questions
Responsible for back up of various accounting functions as needed
Assist with various federal and state reporting for all subsidiaries
Assist and advise students, faculty and administrators, regarding the Finance Office policies and procedures
Performs related duties consistent with the Accountant classification
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of accounting databases
Knowledge of computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets and accounting software
General ledger accounting experience
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with the public & members of the college community
Ability to express self in written and verbal communication
Ability to follow written and oral instruction
Ability to gather information and resolve problems using computer or verbal inquiry
Ability prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to prepare accurate reports
Ability to set priorities and work independently to assigned complete assigned tasks
Ability to learn and follow specific guidelines and policies when preparing work
Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation
High school diploma or GED
3 years of full-time experience or part time equivalent professional experience in auditing and or accounting with progressively more responsibilities
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Accounting, etc
Knowledge of general ledger accounting, including the FSU and FSU Foundation's accounting structure and financial statements
Database software systems and related report writing software
Knowledge of laws, policies, rules, regulations, procedures and guidelines governing accounting standards and the Treasurer's Office
Knowledge of Banner software, Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word & Excel
A master's degree would count toward experience
Benefits
Nine different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options.
Competitive retirement plan.
Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
Long-term disability coverage.
Dental insurance.
Accrued vacation and sick days.
Personal days.
Paid holidays.
Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.
Company
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University is a school in Fitchburg.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.97MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)MassDevelopment
2023-04-18Grant· $0.5M
2021-12-03Grant· $0.47M
Leadership Team
Stefan Dodd
Assistant Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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