Staff Accountant I at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Overview

The Staff Accountant I plays an active role in the monthly close process with the general ledger team. The role will support enhanced reporting and control requirements and assists with the maintenance of various accounting systems.

After initial training/orientation, this role is offered as a hybrid work option if desired.

As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the collection of clinical trial data for revenue recognition


• Maintains the integrity of the accounting systems, reconciling data and identifying systems errors as they arise.


• Prepares various monthly financial reports for the research division


• Maintains the time and effort certification process for salary and non-salary employees.


• Working with the development department provides reporting on new gift funding requirements and updating appropriate budgets.


• Responsible for cash management activities, including check and wire coding and assists with the reconciliation of unapplied cash.


• Review invoices to ensure proper recording of accounts payable and accounts receivable


• Monitors purchasing ensuring research policies are adhered to and maintains the equipment tracking log.


• Standard month end close accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations.


• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• 0-2 years of relevant experience


• Experience in a not-for-profit or academic research environment preferred


• Infor -Lawson and Cayuse software experience a plus


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel


• Good understanding of Accounting principles


• Experience with databases, key data extraction and summarizing information.


• Strong organizational and communication skills (communicate clearly and effectively via verbal and written instruction).