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Bowdoin College

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Title Accountant
Posting Number S01246JP
Department Controllers Office
Job Summary Bowdoin College is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Controller’s office. Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, the Accountant will be responsible for assisting with various accounting functions, including year end audit schedule, monthly general ledger closing schedule, reconciliations, journal entries, review of restricted fund transactions, and completion of gift revenue related tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to the financial management and stewardship of the College.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete bank and balance sheet account reconciliations monthly or quarterly, as applicable. Communicate independently with campus partners for resolution of accounting issues. 
  • Process daily gift receipts and work closely with the Associate Controller and the Development and Alumni Relations office to ensure transactions are recorded properly. 
  • Monitor stock gift activity daily and communicate key data to internal constituents. Complete sale of stocks as appropriate. 
  • Review invoices related to restricted  funds (endowment, department & faculty reserves, student activities, and agency funds). Work closely with campus partners to ensure transactions are recorded properly. 
  • Assist the Controller and Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, as needed, providing ad hoc analysis and reports. Contribute to special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Controller, or senior leadership.

Benefits and Pay:

  • The salary Range for this position is expected to be: $59,000 – $65,000.
  • A variety of health insurance plans (Effective on date of hire)
  • Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off – vacation, personal, holidays, and paid parental leave.
  • Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool.
  • Access to events, speakers, and sport events on campus.
  • Free fitness and wellness classes!
  • And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or demonstrated equivalent experience).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Advanced level Excel skills)
  • Experience with financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and budget analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management abilities.
  • Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial information.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with accounting software
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents Required:

  • Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 5-7 years experience in an accounting environment with a high school diploma or GED equivalent).
  • The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check, education verification, and credit check.

Preferred:

  • Prior experience in an accounting, higher education, or nonprofit environment.
  • Prior experience using Workday
Standard Work Days and Hours
  • Monday – Friday working between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, as scheduled with supervisor.
  • Full-time, year round (1.00 FTE), this position will be on-site in Brunswick, Maine.
  • This is an exempt position requiring time commitments necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements.
About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift N/A
Employment Category Full Time Year Round
FTE 1.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
Pay Type Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date 02/16/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled No
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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