Senior Accountant - Workday & Consolidation

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 unit's 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

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• 4–6 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

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Additional 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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ 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.

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With 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.