Accounting Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare bank deposits in the banking portal.
• Process cash receipts in the financial system, including customer payments application and donations coding/recording.
• Review transactions and postings for compliance with established guidelines and policies.
• Manage month-end cash receipts validation to ensure timely closing.
• Manage A/R holding accounts reconciliations.
• Perform endowment general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support ongoing due to/due from account reconciliation by monitoring transactions during the month to ensure accuracy of cash team entries (e.g., philanthropy entries balanced with research/clinical entries).
• Perform monthly bank-related transfers for clinical payments received in research bank accounts, in coordination with the clinical side.
• Respond to internal/external customer inquiries and requests for information.
• Resolve problems in recurring assignments in accordance with previous training and experience.
• Assist with year-end audits and financial analysis, as requested.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Minimum of two years bookkeeping, budget, tax or financial experience.
• Strong technology skills including efficiency with keyboard and mouse as well as experience with desktop applications including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to manage reconciliations of complex accounts (intercompany, due to/due from, endowments, or grants) preferred.
• Intermediate skills with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems a plus.
• Experience with nonprofit, higher education, or research organizations a plus.
• Diligent and self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Ability to process transactions consistently and accurately.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Excellent work habits, including organization and timeliness.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and desire to work in team-oriented environments.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is from $24.50 to $34.88 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.