STAFF Accountant, GIFTS & Endowment, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting

Staff Accountant, Gifts & Endowment

Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting

Position Type:
Full‑Time/Regular |

Location:

Boston, MA | Posting Date: 6/17/2025 | Salary Grade: 47

Expected Hiring Range: $55,000 – $65,000

• Responsible for reconciling all pledge, endowment, and annuity accounts; examine transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy, distribute monthly reconciliation reports to and work to resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Creation and maintenance of restrictive gift accounts in SAP and Blackbaud CRM.
• Reviewing and maintaining paperless document filing system for restricted gift recordkeeping.
• Prepare activity‑based schedules on restricted accounts to assist in donor reporting.
• Preparation of support and annual tax filings for charitable gift annuities and trusts, including Form 1099‑R, Form 5227, K‑1s.
• Coordinate with other members of General Accounting and other various departments to ensure month‑end closing procedures are completed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual external audit, including preparing schedules and support related to audit selections.
• Other duties as needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our team.

Minimum $53,200;
Midpoint $71,900;
Maximum $90,500. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Advanced skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to analyze data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ad‑hoc requests to meet or exceed deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in team environment.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience with ERP and/or SAP.
• Experience in non‑profit industry or higher education.

Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off. Full‑time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University, and this benefit extends to dependents.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 Applicants should upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to "Hiring Manager – Staff Accountant, Gifts & Endowment".