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Another Source’s client, Stanford University, is recruiting a Senior Finance & Accounting Associate to join their Real Estate team. This position is located in Palo Alto, CA, and offers the flexibility of working 3 days collaboratively in the office and 2 days remote.
Here's a little about Stanford Real Estate and the position they are seeking to fill:
About Stanford Real Estate
Stanford Real Estate (SRE) manages the University’s land endowment, comprised of 14 million square feet of office, Research & Development and hotel assets, and with assets under management currently valued at $5.9 billion. SRE’s mission is investing and optimizing the risk-adjusted value of Stanford’s income-producing lands and it deploys real estate expertise to serve University priorities. Nearly all revenues earned from SRE’s diverse portfolio support the University’s general fund and SRE’s transactions are governed by the Stanford Management Company Board of Directors. SRE is a department within Land, Buildings and Real Estate (LBRE), an entity that serves Stanford University’s academic mission through the development and operations of the University’s 8,180 acres of land holdings. 4,200 of those acres are dedicated for campus and related uses, while SRE oversees the remaining 3,900 acres for commercial, hospitality, residential and agricultural uses. SRE is proud to support Stanford University’s mission of providing education, world-class research, the arts, and economic opportunity to the local and global community.
Learn more about the team: https://realestate.stanford.edu/
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $116,000 - $121,000 depending on experience.
About the Role
As the Senior Finance & Accounting Associate, you will beprimarily responsible for processing contracts, requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with project managers to review and analyze the financial status of capital projects.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, you will be part of an evolving team of diverse and talented accountants or analysts at various levels whose mission is to accomplish tasks accurately and within specified deadlines. The team oversees the business processes and strategic planning that govern accurate and transparent financial analyses and reports for the Board and senior university leadership, enable productive management and strategic planning for the real estate assets, and drive continuous improvement of internal operating processes.
What You Will be Doing:
Process contracts, set up requisitions for vendor contracts, code and review invoices, track, and pay invoices, monitor capital project spending as it relates to the project budget and eventually close out projects.
Maintain, reconcile, review, combine, and validate financial data sets and accounts utilizing financial reports, databases, and key financial information across various financial systems and project management applications. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data in systems of record.
Develop reports and presentations of complex financial data and metrics for management and external parties. Contribute to the development of analyses to be used for key activities or decision-making.
Participate in the analysis of existing systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement while also assessing client and business needs to provide recommendations for managing and completing processes.
Support initiatives as a member of a project team, making decisions on the approach to managing and completing processes.
Represent the organization to client groups and external partners; serve as subject matter expert on technical, financial, or specialized matters
Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.
Partner with Procurement, Controller’s Office, and Capital Accounting to resolve issues.
Contribute to developing and maintaining desktop procedures and process documentation within the responsibility area.
Candidate Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge of and ability to apply, interpret, and implement Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with multiple active deadlines, and the ability to adapt to and proactively communicate changing priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly utilizing Excel formulas
Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and an aptitude to learn new systems.
Strong verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player.
Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines and ability to effectively multitask.
Strong project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multifunctional team.
What’s in it for you:
Why Stanford is for You: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/benefits
Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
$6,000+ in tuition and training assistance annually
Up to 50% of Stanford's annual tuition cost applied to your child's undergraduate tuition
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
18+PTO/Vacation days per year
Up to 5% of your base pay contributed automatically to your 403(b) + a generous match
100% of your retirement account is fully vested immediately
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.
