Accounting Associate, Education; Part-Time

United States (Remote)

Are you interested in being part of a dynamic financial team? Do you like to learn new things and be part of a group looking for solutions? The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a 50% FTE Accounting Associate to provide accounting and finance-related support under our education and training programs in compliance with the terms and conditions of contracting agencies, the department, and the institution.

We are looking for talented people who are interested in the details, who work well in collaboration with a range of individuals across the institution, who look critically at information, and who are interested in making a difference in their work environment. The position will work closely with the Education Program Administration team as well as faculty and research staff to improve business processes and maintain compliance with university cost compliance guidelines.

The accounting associate will facilitate monthly iJournal submissions and invoice tracking for contracts and revenue generating education programs. They will generate and manage financial reports on service agreements, manage labor allocation schedules and adjustments, and perform analysis, in addition to becoming a content expert on Stanford’s cost policies.

Core Duties
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Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

Review transactions, support documents, journal postings, etc. for accuracy, consistency, authorizations and compliance. Monitor transactions in accounting systems for clearing and outstanding items.

Compile, maintain, and review data and daily reports for accuracy. Generate standardized financial reports.

Resolve transactional inquiries, escalate broader issues.

Respond to transactional inquiries from client groups.

May be responsible for p-card administration, processing, travel cards and expendable reimbursements.

May establish accounts in financial systems; prepare invoices.

Participate in new initiatives, as needed such as user testing.

Maintain accounting/finance departmental files and desktop procedures and processes documents for area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with University policies, and federal regulations and requirements.

High School diploma or equivalent and two years’ work experience.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.

Ability to operate computerized office applications and accounting systems.

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.

• Pay Range $52,460-$97,926
• Pay Frequency Hourly
• Fixed Term N
• Stanford Schools and Units School of Medicine
• Full time or Part time Part Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 10/05/2026, 08:32 PM
• Grade E
• Job Identification 201292

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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