Operations Accountant (HYBRID)

Accountant (HYBRID) Contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing’s client working in Boston, MA. Pay Rate: $35-40/hr Hybrid: onsite 2 days, 3 days remote. What You’ll Be Doing: The Operational Accountant is responsible for the identification, measurement and communication of financial information relating to capital assets. They coordinate current and new University financial operating processes to ensure appropriate accounting and control over University financial resources. Prepare financial reports for management and external requestors. Assist in the preparation of the University financial statements and support the annual audit. Manage the full lifecycle of Northeastern University’s capital assets in Workday and related systems from procurement review and registration through disposal and audit support. Enforce capital asset policy, maintain accounting accuracy across PP&E, and serve as a Workday subject‑matter expert for university stakeholders. Supervise co‑op and student staff. Assign and verify accounting information upon registration, including spend category, worktags, location, depreciable life, and description, against source invoices. Review requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and change orders to identify capital purchases; verify trackable spend categories and return non‑compliant items with guidance. Process asset accounting events: cost adjustments, reclassifications, transfers, impairments, reinstatements, and disposals (including bill of sale/direct‑to‑pay workflows). Track CIP phases and coordinate capitalization of project assets in Workday; maintain the Capital Project Workbench in collaboration with the PREF facilities team. Participate in weekly PP&E status calls and contribute to team priorities and documentation. Prepare and reconcile financial reports and analysis from the operating and general ledger systems for management and auditors. Required Skills: Workday Finance experience required. Experience preparing financial and asset‑related reports. Higher education industry experience is a plus. Grant management experience preferred but not required. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Ability to work cross‑functionally with multiple departments and stakeholders. Comfortable managing and analyzing large volumes of data. Collaborative team environment, working closely with 2–3 colleagues on a daily basis within a team of approximately 10. Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others. Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week). Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week). Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week). MetLife Voluntary Benefits. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 401K Retirement Savings Plan. Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll. Referral Bonus Programs. Certification and training opportunities. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an 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. Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yoh Services LLC