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Accounting Specialist

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Apr 04, 2025
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 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. EEOis 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 strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and 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.This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/. 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.