Accountant II (Finance & Accounting Division)
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD, US
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About the role
Johns Hopkins University Press seeks an Accountant II for the JHU Press Books Division. Under the direction of the Business Operations Manager, the Accountant II will be responsible for all financial aspects and transactions for the Press’s Books Division. The Accountant II handles book and licensing sales recordation, cost of sales and inventory reconciliations, and author contract set-up and royalty payments.
The Accountant II is responsible for the preparation of recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other university guidelines. The Accountant II will utilize an advanced understanding of the various accounting requirements for a nonprofit, higher education organization.
The Press is committed to honoring every person’s inherent dignity as human beings and making that the foundation of our organizational culture. We proactively find ways to ensure
opportunities for all staff that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We strive to publish courageously, giving voice to groundbreaking ideas. We support each other and our
stakeholders and envision a future where knowledge enriches the lives of every person. The successful candidate will join a welcoming community that is inclusive and values the
contributions and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations, financial statements and reports.
- Review and correct financial transactions into books of original entry as necessary.
- Review accounts and fund groups for priority of entries and investigate overdrafts.
- Ensure account administration complies with applicable federal, state and local guidelines.
- Ensure data quality of financial records and related data.
- Monitor, verify, and reconcile accounts.
- Develop relationships with departmental and university personnel to analyze information and make recommendations on the resolutions of issues in compliance with established University policies and procedures.
- Provide technical and analytical guidance to departmental and university personnel.
- Analyze accounting information and prepare reports and statements.
- May direct the work of lower-level staff as assigned.
- Collaborate with Sr. Accountant or Accounting Manager on special projects or tasks as needed.
- Apply the principles of accounting to the operation of the Books Division. Responsible for the recording of gross sales and related returns to various book bindings and co-publishing arrangements using financial information extracted from general ledger and distribution system.
- Interpret and comply with contractual terms related to author royalties and licensing arrangements for our active titles. Work with Johns Hopkins University accounts payable department to ensure prompt payment and 1099 compliance.
- Reconciles all Books Division inventory, work-in-progress, royalty reserve, subsidy receivable, and pre-paid asset accounts from main financial systems to sub-ledgers.
- Assist accounts payable and cash accounting staff in proper recording of Books Division accounting transactions and coding. Manage temporary help or students with annual royalty-related payments.
- Analyze books financial statements, product lines, and internal operating documents to identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, Word, PowerPoint, and various other applications.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Accounting Software Developing
- Analytical Skills Developing
- Financial Data Quality Assurance Developing
- Financial Record Maintenance Developing
- Financial Statement Management Developing
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Developing
- Regulatory Compliance Developing
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, finance or related field.
- Two years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in related field.
- Knowledge of and experience with SAP or other ERP system.
- Working knowledge of WorkDay and/or TMS financial systems.
- Accounting certificate.
Classified Title: Accountant II
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $53,000 - $94,400 ANNUALLY ($77,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: Press Finance Accounting
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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- GAAP
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