Staff Accountant

Job Number: JR101622

Location: Cambridge,
MA
The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance
department. This role is responsible for core accounting functions, with a secondary responsibility for accounts payable. Primary duties
include balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of journal entries in accordance with GAAP and institutional policies, and support of the
monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and
compliance of the University’s financial data, while supporting successful audit outcomes and adherence to internal controls.
Responsibilities related to accounts payable include maintaining invoice documentation in the ERP system (Ellucian Colleague), reconciling
vendor statements, and processing invoices and payments in a timely manner, as well as performing disbursement testing and other
administrative tasks as assigned.

The Staff Accountant will collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A and Advancement teams to support
financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and ensure data integrity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to
detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to accuracy in handling financial data, including cash receipts, balance
sheet accounts, and other key records.

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will
have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related
  field.
• Minimum of three+ years of experience in grant preparation, research, program organization, or grant related financial
  support functions.
• Advanced proficiency in business and accounting systems, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to
  interpret and apply advanced accounting knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrates
  knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, and internal controls.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to
  communicate information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences and client groups.
• Demonstrated project
  management skills and ability to contribute to a multi-functional team.

Why Lesley

Located in the
heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of
education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is
integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a
competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid
time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and
skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and
inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community
that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience,
and helps to develop each individual’s capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving
national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to
addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing
Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity,
equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley
University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people — regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability,
religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran
or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws — can
participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination
based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related
to discrimination to the University’s Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity’s webpage for the University’s entire notice of
nondiscrimination and for additional information.

Base Pay Range: $81,655 – $92,790 annually

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