Accountant IV

State of Massachusetts • Salem, MA • 2h ago

DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered. Applicants must apply on the_Salem State Career site_to be considered. Overview Salem State University has built a reputation as one of New England's most accessible and student-centred public universities - and the people who keep its financial operations running with precision are a key part of that mission. If you're an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership of complex financial processes within a collaborative campus environment, this role is worth your attention. As Accountant IV within the Accounting and Payroll team, you'll serve as a senior technical resource across a range of general ledger, reconciliation, and reporting functions. You'll prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes, while analyzing financial data and producing accurate reports for internal stakeholders and external compliance requirements. Supporting payroll accounting functions and ensuring transactions align with university policy and state regulations will also form a core part of your role, alongside identifying process improvements and contributing to audit readiness across the accounting cycle. Salem State University is more than a workplace. It's a community with purpose. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University, we're committed to building real, reciprocal relationships with the communities around us, and that starts with the people who work here. We're also a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to serving all students, and that same commitment to access and equity extends to how we support our staff. Your work here directly contributes to student success and the vitality of the greater Salem community. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our students: with intention, respect and a genuine interest in your growth. DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered. Applicants must apply on the_Salem State Career site_to be considered. Required Qualifications Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) three years must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below Substitutions I. An Associate's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Preferred Qualifications 1. Five to eight years of payroll processing experience. 2. Experience working with large volume payrolls. 3. Knowledge of and experience working with the Commonwealth of MA's HR/CMS payroll and Mosaic Accounting systems. 4. Previous payroll processing experience at a higher education institution. Working Location This is a hybrid position in Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities. Application Instructions DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS. Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered. Applicants must apply on the to be considered. Please apply online atSalem State Career site. Resume and cover letter are not required, but are appreciated. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. EEO Statement The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law. ADA Statement Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please emaileo-hr@salemstate.edu. Recruitment Agencies Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Job: EducationOrganization: Salem State College Title: Accountant IV Location: Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St Requisition ID: 260007N7

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