Grant Accountant III-Business Office at InsideHigherEd

Category:: Classified StaffSubscribe:: Department:: Business OfficeLocations:: Boston, MAPosted:: Nov 5, 2025Closes:: Jan 9, 2026 - 11:59 PM ESTType:: Full-timeRef. No.:: CLAPosition ID:: 194535About Bunker Hill Community College:About Bunker Hill Community CollegeBunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.Living in BostonBoston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America. Twenty-one diverse neighborhoods offer more than 600,000 residents the opportunity to taste, touch, and experience things from all over the world. Neighbors benefit from exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, and a solid network of parks, community centers, and libraries. For more information about Boston go to: http://www.cityofboston.gov/residents.Job Description:The Accountant III position primarily supports accounting functions and provides administrative support as needed across the Grants division. This position will perform various accounting duties over the College's various grants, ensuring that grant records are accurately maintained in accordance with both College rules and grant and governmental regulations.Responsibilities:Administer general ledger grant accounts, including creation of new grants and maintenance of incumbent ones.Ensure that all information is accurate and complete in grants and make GL adjustments as necessary, such as expense transfers and overheads.Monitor revenues and expenses for multiple grants.Payroll and fringe recording and related adjustments.Reconciliation with state records and appropriations.Compile assigned audit schedules and other supporting schedules.Troubleshoot errors and questionable items as necessary.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in accounting or auditing.Ability to think critically and problem-solve.Keen attention to detail.Excellent project management, organization and time management skills.Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.Preferred Qualifications:Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or closely related field.Experience working in a higher education or nonprofit environment.Additional Information:Salary: $2,422.89 biweekly/ $62,995.14 annual. Grade 18, Full Time Benefited position.Closing Date: January 9, 2026Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision. Application Instructions:To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:ResumeCover LetterPlease be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.If you need assistance applying through this website please contact our online Help Desk HERE