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Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston Accountant I (AP/AR) in Boston, Massachusetts
Accountant I (AP/AR)
Location Boston
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is a leading provider of wholesale funding for housing and community finance in New England serving more than 420 financial institutions across the region. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is committed to making New England a better place to live and do business, and our employees are integral to our success. As a cooperative, we are owned by more than 420 banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions that access tens of billions of dollars of our reliable, wholesale funding each year. Our funds are a vital resource that helps our members succeed, provide families with safe, decent affordable housing, and generate economic development that creates jobs in communities throughout our region.
Our highly skilled team of 200 is innovative, collaborative, and passionate about the work we do. We seek other professionals excited to share their knowledge, talent, and passion for our mission to join our team. We offer opportunities for career development, robust benefits, and a work-life balance.
Position Summary
The Accountant I reports to the AVP/Senior Accounting Manager and supports the team in maintaining accurate and reliable accounting records and preparing accurate and timely financial reports. The Accountant I is responsible for the timely processing and accounting of the Bank's accounts payable disbursements according to established procedures and guidelines.
This role will have a hybrid work schedule in our Boston office in accordance with the Bank’s Hybrid Work Program. More time will be expected in the office to support onboarding initially, up to 90 days.
Specific Responsibilities
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
· Processes all accounts payable invoices, ensuring proper accounting
· Receive and examine all invoices, enter into Workday to route for proper authorization
· Responsible for reviewing expense reports, ensuring the documentation of expenses is proper and verifies that submitted expenses comply with the Bank’s Travel Policy
· Prepare and issue payments to all payees
· Communicate with suppliers and Bank staff to resolve any issues related to accounts payable
· Setup new suppliers in Workday, ensuring proper tax documents and bank information are received
· Analyzes receivable and payable general ledger accounts on a monthly basis:
o Prepare monthly reconciliation of outstanding items
o Resolve/clear aged items that remain in these accounts
General Accounting Duties
· Maintains accounting and control of fixed assets activity and ensures proper depreciation expense is recorded monthly
· Analyzes additional general ledger accounts and reconciles differences with subsidiary ledgers in conjunction with the month-end closing process
· Prepare deposits for all checks received and ensure proper recording in Workday
· Assist in the month end closing process
· Prepare annual Form 1099 for accounts payable disbursements made to individuals
· Process directors’ fees (deferred) and maintain directors’ fees and expense schedule
· Assist with identifying taxable fringe benefits
· Responsible for the daily general ledger postings, clearance of all daily balances in suspense accounts, and publishing of the daily statement of condition.
· Responsible for completing daily cash reconciliations
· Assist in new Workday functionality testing or related projects as needed
· Other duties, as assigned
Education
Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline preferred or relevant work experience
Background
1+ year experience in accounts payable is expected
Ability to use Microsoft productivity software such as Excel and Word
Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative work environment
Effective corporate communications skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills a must
Workday experience a plus
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applicants from every ethnicity, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran or parental status and sexual orientation.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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