Accountant

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.