Job Description
JOB TITLE Staff Accountant (15 Hours/Week)
LOCATION Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME Controller's Office - JM
DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Staff Accountant - 15 hours/week, On-Site
Supervisor: Assistant / Associate Controller
The staff accountant is responsible for assisting with the design, implementation, and performance of regular internal audits of expense transactions and for supporting the overall University control environment. The staff accountant will also assist with account reconciliations and journal entries, audit and financial statement preparation, and tax preparation.
JOB DESCRIPTION Essential Functions 1. Internal Audits (75 percent of time): Design, implement, and perform regular internal audits of expense transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with institutional policies
Assist with the development and maintenance of internal control processes and procedures
Collaborate with departments to strengthen internal controls documentation to support audits and financial reporting
Perform internal control testing, identify any noncompliance or risks of noncompliance, and propose remediation
Assist with outsourced third party audits and remediation of any audit findings
2. Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Audit and Financial Statement Preparation, and Tax Preparation (25 percent of time): Assist with account reconciliations and analyses of various balance sheet accounts, including cash accounts
Prepare adjusting journal entries as part of general campus accounting support
Assist in preparing audit schedules and support year end close activities
Assist in preparing various schedules for the organization's annual tax return
Assist in gathering data for annual survey completion
Cross train on and assist the Senior Accountant with fixed asset management during periods of absence
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by supervisor.
Qualifications Four year bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business preferred
Exposure to internal audit preferred
Excel proficiency required
Strong data processing and data manipulation skills required
The hourly rate for this position is between $25 and $30 per hour, depending on experience, and approximately 15-hours per week.
FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. To apply, visit: About WPI WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours,