Accounting Specialist, Office of Finance & Accounting

 

Reports to: Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting

Position: Temporary, Full-Time

Location: Remote

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the university expects to pay for this position is $24.52 - $25.52. 

 

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the university.

 

The applications deadline is 6/1/2025. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. To apply for this position

 

Online Application Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=371bf4c2-8681-458c-8b35-722b1fc8d540&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

 

Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. Fielding has approximately 1,050 students and 150 faculty members residing throughout the United States and internationally. Please visit our website at www.fielding.edu to learn more. 

 

We are seeking a Temporary Accounting Specialist to work remotely on a full-time 37.5-hour per week basis. This position is a temporary position lasting for up to two years.

 

The Accounting/AP Specialist position requires a solid accounting foundation with a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position is key in supporting Finance and Accounting Department with most of the accounting functions including processing, recording, updating, validating, interpreting, analyzing and reconciling financial information in compliance with established policies; providing accounting support to accounts payable and analyzing and reconciling the bank positions and posting to the GL accounts.

 

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field. 

•   Minimum two years’ experience with computerized accounting systems.

•   Understanding of accrual accounting, standard financial policies and procedures, and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. 

•   Outstanding organizational, problem solving and math skills.

•   Excel and Word skills.

•   Able to perform accurate data entry with strong detail orientation.

•   Must have Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) knowledge 

 

Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a username and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive confirmation of receipt via email.

 

If you would like guidance on how to write a cover letter, please click the link below.   

 

Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle at Fielding. We’re committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, courtesy, and respect. Employment here is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military/military spouse, or veteran status, disability, or any other protected class as established by law.

 

 

Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, military/military spouse, or veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.