Senior Accountant & Treasury Analyst at Suffolk University – Boston, Massachusetts

The Senior Accountant & Treasury Analyst is a key member of the Controllers Office within the Finance and Administration Division of Suffolk University. This position is responsible for managing the Universitys daily cash positions, liquidity, short-term investments and financial risks to ensure operational efficiency and stability. Assisting with interim and yearend audit preparations, supporting internal and external financial reporting, performing account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as assigned. In addition, this position is responsible for the administration of treasury functions and activities including cash management and debt.

Primary Responsibilities:

Cash Management and Cash Forecasting:

Serves as main point of contact between University and operating banks and short-term investment providers.

Administers the Universitys line of credit for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Ensures there is sufficient liquidity to mitigate the Universitys operational, financial and reputational risk in support of the Universitys long-term financial plan. Documents all policies, procedures and systems related to cash.

Prepares and analyzes multi-year cash forecast and strategy to complement multi-year financial plan.

Supports finance and budget teams with data used in forecasting, planning, and compliance monitoring.

Monitors Universitys cash balances to ensure adequate liquidity for payroll, operating and capital expenses.

Maintains documentation of treasury procedures and internal controls.

Initiates liquidation of endowed funds throughout the year.

Initiates capital expense reimbursements from debt project funds to operating cash.

Debt Management:

Completes all debt accounting and bond reporting; compile debt footnote for annual financial statements. Prepares reconciliations for debt accounts.

Manages the University debt portfolio including ensuring timely and accurate debt service payments and ongoing compliance with tax-exempt debt regulatory requirements.

Prepares the Universitys response to the debt portion of surveys.

Assists with debt issuances and restructurings.

Other Accounting Duties:

Prepares Advancement contributions and pledge accounting and reconciliations.

Prepares monthly reconciliations and workpapers (i.e. Miscellaneous receivables, Prepaid expenses and other ledger accounts) to support the external audit.

Provides support and assistance to the Controller in preparing schedules for the interim and yearend external audits and provide support for month, quarter and year-end close activities and processes.

Oversees Student Government accounting transactions and Budgets in Workday.

Creates and posts monthly recurring journal entries.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, finance or treasury operations.
• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to evaluate and document business processes and internal controls and identify areas of potential improvement
• Experience with financial accounting software and reporting tools; Workday Financials a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Excel.

Salary: $63,750 - $93,500