New England College of Optometry
Staff Accountant I
New England College of Optometry, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Description:The New England College of Optometry (NECO) invites applications for the position of Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this hands-on, entry level position will work with the Business Office staff in assuring the revenue and expenses of the College and its affiliate, the NECO Center for Eye Care, are accounted for in a manner consistent with GAAP and College policies and procedures.
The New England College of Optometry prepares the next generation of eye care providers, educators, and innovators through a rigorous curriculum and extensive clinical experience. NECO graduates compassionate and skilled optometrists prepared to practice in diverse settings. Located in the heart of Boston, the College is a small, independent graduate institution that has a student body of approximately 530 students from 34 states and 8 countries.
The NECO Center for Eye Care is the patient care and clinical education affiliate of the New England College of Optometry. It is one of the largest providers of optometric services in Massachusetts with nearly 90,000 annual patient visits at more than 43 locations, including many of Greater Boston's community health centers.
This full-time position will focus on cash receipts and general accounting. The Staff Accountant will ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. This position will work closely with the Assistant Controller, the Executive Director of Financial Operations, and other Business Office staff in all matters relating to the daily, monthly and annual financial activities for NECO as well as assist in the closing process.
Cash Receipts AccountingProcess and deposit payments as they are received from students, donors, grantors, and othersMaintain effective communication with departments throughout the College to let them know when expected payments have been received and identify the source and proper accounting for unexpected paymentsReview daily bank activity to ensure all activity is appropriate and properly recorded in the general ledgerGeneral AccountingPrepare, review and record entries, invoices, and receivables on the general and subsidiary ledgersSet up new vendors in ERP systemResearch and record cash receipts, including student tuition payments, gifts from donors, and other miscellaneous receiptsReconcile various general ledger accounts on a monthly basisNOTE: NECO is not able to sponsor visas for this position
Successful Candidates For This Entry-Level Position Will DemonstrateStrong problem solving and analytical skillsAbility to operate in a fast-paced, multifaceted department with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasksAble to process and validate a high volume of dataExceptional attention to detail and organization skillsStrong computer skills:
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and web navigationStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with tact, diplomacy, and discretionExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detailProfessional integrity and ethical conductEffective time managementThoroughnessCollaboration skillsNew England College of Optometry Offers a Robust Benefits Program Including:3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)Mental Health and Wellness benefitsBCBS DentalDiscounted vision services13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal daysEmployer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disabilityVoluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance9% employer contribution to a 403(b)-retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirementQualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness EmployerSalary range: 60-65K
NECO is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age or veteran status.
Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting requiredOne year of full-time, post-degree professional experience in general accounting requiredKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesExperience with higher education accounting preferredExperience with computerized ledger systems
PM23
Compensation details:
60000-65000 Yearly Salary
PI61af7a855b2d-35216-35287785
The New England College of Optometry prepares the next generation of eye care providers, educators, and innovators through a rigorous curriculum and extensive clinical experience. NECO graduates compassionate and skilled optometrists prepared to practice in diverse settings. Located in the heart of Boston, the College is a small, independent graduate institution that has a student body of approximately 530 students from 34 states and 8 countries.
The NECO Center for Eye Care is the patient care and clinical education affiliate of the New England College of Optometry. It is one of the largest providers of optometric services in Massachusetts with nearly 90,000 annual patient visits at more than 43 locations, including many of Greater Boston's community health centers.
This full-time position will focus on cash receipts and general accounting. The Staff Accountant will ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. This position will work closely with the Assistant Controller, the Executive Director of Financial Operations, and other Business Office staff in all matters relating to the daily, monthly and annual financial activities for NECO as well as assist in the closing process.
Cash Receipts AccountingProcess and deposit payments as they are received from students, donors, grantors, and othersMaintain effective communication with departments throughout the College to let them know when expected payments have been received and identify the source and proper accounting for unexpected paymentsReview daily bank activity to ensure all activity is appropriate and properly recorded in the general ledgerGeneral AccountingPrepare, review and record entries, invoices, and receivables on the general and subsidiary ledgersSet up new vendors in ERP systemResearch and record cash receipts, including student tuition payments, gifts from donors, and other miscellaneous receiptsReconcile various general ledger accounts on a monthly basisNOTE: NECO is not able to sponsor visas for this position
Successful Candidates For This Entry-Level Position Will DemonstrateStrong problem solving and analytical skillsAbility to operate in a fast-paced, multifaceted department with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasksAble to process and validate a high volume of dataExceptional attention to detail and organization skillsStrong computer skills:
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and web navigationStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with tact, diplomacy, and discretionExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detailProfessional integrity and ethical conductEffective time managementThoroughnessCollaboration skillsNew England College of Optometry Offers a Robust Benefits Program Including:3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)Mental Health and Wellness benefitsBCBS DentalDiscounted vision services13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal daysEmployer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disabilityVoluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance9% employer contribution to a 403(b)-retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirementQualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness EmployerSalary range: 60-65K
NECO is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age or veteran status.
Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting requiredOne year of full-time, post-degree professional experience in general accounting requiredKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesExperience with higher education accounting preferredExperience with computerized ledger systems
PM23
Compensation details:
60000-65000 Yearly Salary
PI61af7a855b2d-35216-35287785