• Accounting Specialist

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    Johns Hopkins University Press seeks an **_Accounting Specialist_** who will be responsible for the daily cash management of the Hopkins Press. The Accounting Specialist will join a team of exceptional professionals committed to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world by providing global access, impact, and influence for the scholarship that we publish and distribute. This position will help to ensure that the Press is a leader in selecting and developing innovative ideas and scholarship, creating and embracing transformative technologies to enhance discovery and learning, and connecting people to the most trusted knowledge from global researchers, scholars, and educators.

     

    Posting and balancing of cash, credit card and wire payments to JHUP accounting system, allocate payments to appropriate divisions, reconcile cash and accounts receivable accounts between TMS, SAP, and banking systems, responsible for reconciling credit card transactions from vendors, maintain Excel wire information worksheet and clear amounts with four divisions, perform a variety of account activities related to the payment and receipt of money, process journal vouchers in both TMS and SAP, research and resolve discrepancies related to sales, cash and adjustments in accounts receivable reconciliation. This position reports to the Financial Operations Manager.

     

    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 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.

     

    The starting salary range for this position is $35,490 to $50,700. Actual salary is based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Record weekly and monthly journal entries to two independent general accounting systems and two sub-ledger systems for cash, credit, and wire entries.

    + Reconcile discrepancies between bank and general ledger systems.

    + Review Cash Journals.

    + Maintain wire log.

    + Post general ledger entries for postage, copyrights, and allocations.

    + Upload monthly SAP transactions to TMS system.

    + Act as liaison between JHU Treasury and the Press regarding cash issues.

    + Support Independent Contractor payment processing

    + Reconcile Rights and Permissions receipts.

    + Other duties as capacity allows.

    + Weave diversity, equity, inclusion, and access principles into all aspects of the work.

    Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Microsoft suite products, with an emphasis on Excel.

    + General ledger experience (TMS and SAP) and the ability to work simultaneously in separate systems.

    + Attention to detail.

    + Account reconciliation experience.

    + Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

    + Outstanding problem-solving skills including using analytics to drive decisions.

    + Creative thinker, embracing new ideas, passionate about developing the potential of Hopkins Press.

    + Inclusive in decision-making and problem-solving.

    + Excel in effective use of resources; keen self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

    + Two years related experience.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Classified Title: Accounting Specialist

    Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE

     

    Starting Salary Range: $18.20 - $33.90 HRLY ($50,700 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: Press Finance Accounting

    Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    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.

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