Senior Accountant Workday & Consolidation
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex accounting duties prepares financial and statistical reports delivers training to others develops and/or manages complex budgets and develops and documents controls for accounting systems to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of the business units financial transaction assists with optimization of the Workday Finance system including Financial Data Model (FDM) configuration and supports intercompany accounting and consolidation processes. May lead and be a resource for others in their department/unit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree required Masters preferred
- 46 years of relevant experience required
- Experience with Workday Finance required; familiarity with FDM configuration and maintenance preferred
- Experience with intercompany accounting and financial consolidation processes preferred
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Leads and executes the development organization preparation and updating of complex financial statements journals accounts ledgers and reports for various financial needs within an automated financial system to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Manages and maintains the Financial Data Model (FDM) including updating and governance of worktags cost centers and organizational hierarchies to ensure data accuracy and reporting consistency
- Supports maintenance of Workday Finance including testing configurations troubleshooting and ongoing optimization to support financial operations
- Performs intercompany accounting transactions ensuring proper elimination entries reconciliation of intercompany balances and compliance with internal policies
- Supports and executes financial consolidation processes including the aggregation of entity-level financials preparation of consolidated reporting packages and provides international audit support
- Prepares and analyzes financial reports data and records identifies discrepancies investigates and recommends solutions as needed
- Monitors automated financial systems develops and documents controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
- Performs complex accounting and auditing reconciliations journal entries schedules and reports
- Answers questions and provides accounting related information to internal and external stakeholders according to established policies and procedures
- Facilitates trainings and provides financial guidance to management and staff on accounting processes Workday Finance functionality and FDM structure
Position Type
FinanceAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110SExpected Hiring Range:
$76335.00 - $107823.75With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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