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About this Senior Accountant role at Northeastern University

Northeastern University · Onsite · Boston, MA (Main Campus)

About the Opportunity



JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex accounting duties, prepares financial and statistical reports, delivers training to others, develops and/or manages complex budgets, and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business unit's financial transactions. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor's degree required,  Master’s preferred
•    4-6 years of relevant experience required


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES


•    Leads and executes the development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial statements, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions

•    Prepares and analyzes financial reports, data and records, identifies discrepancies, investigates, and recommends solutions as needed

•    Monitors automated financial systems, develops, and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity

•    Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and reports

•    Develops and manages complex work unit budgets, analyzing funding sources, operational needs, budget trends, and financial commitments

•    Forecasts budget balances and recommends corrective action as needed

•    Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures

•    Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff
 



Position Type

Finance

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

110S

Expected Hiring Range:

$76,335.00 - $107,823.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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How this Accountant salary compares

This role pays $92,079/yr — in line with the typical range for Accountant roles.

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Typical range $70,000–$103,000/yr, from 989 comparable Accountant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Accountant salary insights →

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate an

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