The Associate Director, Accounting & Analytics is directly responsible and accountable for the overall operation of the Cashier system and University deposits (including cash, check, e-check and credit card deposits to Cashier bank accounts) and manages monthly general ledger bank deposits and clearing account reconciliations. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Accounting & Analytics and supervises the work of one Staff Accountant.

Major duties of this position include:

• Responds to policy questions (ServiceNow, email and telephone inquiries) from BU community and develop, draft, and maintains e-commerce and cashier related policy statements and associated communications on the Financial Affairs website.
• Provides outreach and training to university departments on SAP cashier upload procedures and on credit card processing and any other cashier related topics.
• Assists university departments with issues such as payment processing and technical support.
• Coordinates with business analysts on specification of changes, upgrades and testing of Cashier system.
• Contributes to discussions on SAP systems functionality and makes recommendations for systems changes meant to increase the accuracy and efficiency of department responsibilities.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5-8 years of work experience, preferably in a university or customer service environment.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Experience in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize routine tasks and ad-hoc requests.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
• Ability to work (both independently and in conjunction with others) effectively and cooperatively in a small, collegial team environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with analyzing detailed financial records.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures and federal regulations to advise customers and resolve inquiries.

Benefits/Other Information

Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.

The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.

For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. 

Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to 'Hiring Manager Associate Director, Accounting & Analytics position'. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.