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Staff Accountant

The Boston Foundation
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
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Department: Finance

Reports To: AVP/Controller

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt FTE: 1

Supervises: None

Hybrid Schedule (subject to change): In office 2 days a week, Tuesday and Thursday. Remote Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This schedule may change based on department’s needs and meetings.

Position Budgeted: $58,000.00 to $63,000.00

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Position Summary

The Staff Accountant, working under the direction of the Controller, will be performing monthly general ledger reconciliations and reconciling gift activity to bank accounts.

Essential Functions

  • Performs weekly review and preliminary reconciliation of activity in the Operating and Grantmaking accounts by matching activity reflected on the accounts to the weekly funding schedules;
  • Assists Controller with the weekly funding schedule;
  • Completes monthly reconciliations for gifts, grants and assigned General Ledger accounts;
  • Reconciles grant checks more than 90 and more than45 days and coordinates follow-up with Fund Administration;
  • Tracks ACH Bouncebacks to ensure that payments are reissued in a timely manner;
  • Drafts responses to audit requests and FASB letters;
  • Prepares the monthly Statement of Activities and Statement of Financial Position reconciliation files;
  • Assist with the annual financial audit;
  • Compiles monthly internal metrics for the Fund Admin and A/P areas;
  • Assists Controller with special projects;
  • Responsible for second review of ACH signups, including call backs for banking changes;
  • During high volume periods and as backup for staffing vacations, processes grants made by the donors through the Donor Portal and processes donor gifts received;
  • Provides general support to the Fund Admin team; and
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance;
  • Minimum 2 years related work experience, including strong database and data entry experience; and
  • Customer Service experience.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

  • Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Outlook, and Word;
  • Strong Excel skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently under the pressure of tight deadlines;
  • Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize own workload;
  • Comfortable working in a team environment;
  • Detailed oriented with solid organizational skills;
  • Strong proofreading and editing skills; and
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

  • Ability to sit for long periods of time;
  • Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods of time; and
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation, if any, will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

Salary : $58,000 - $63,000

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