MIT Office of Resource Development ยท 3 days ago
Financial Assistant 2
Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$27/hr - $32.90/hr
3+ years expMIT Office of Resource Development is seeking a Financial Assistant 2 to provide comprehensive financial support for the MIT Sea Grant program. The role involves monitoring accounts, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with financial documentation requirements.
Fundraising
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides strong financial support for the MIT Sea Grant program
Performs a variety of comprehensive financial support duties focused on supporting Sea Grant finance functions
Monitors and reconcile accounts on a monthly basis and create projections
Communicate any discrepancies to the finance team, rectify discrepancies in a timely manner
Places orders for staff
Process and reconcile purchase orders and ProCard transactions
Completes travel reports for staff and fellows
Process and reconcile fellowship expenses, travel, and purchase orders
Processes purchase orders, requests for payments, travel vouchers, and journal vouchers in a timely manner
Ensures all back up documentation is collected and accessible for both internal and audit purposes
Clears procurement card transactions for select Sea Grant staff
Ensures all receipts and explanation of charges are promptly collected and cleared before charges are swept
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of three years of financial services, accounting, office, or related experience
Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, time management, organizational, record-keeping, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to anticipate needs and execute follow-up
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills when communicating with external and internal colleagues
Ability to work on projects independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a financial related subject
Experience in an academic setting and familiarity with NOAA and Sea Grant
Proficiency with MIT, NOAA, and other external financial systems, platforms, and working groups
Company
MIT Office of Resource Development
At MIT, we pursue education, research, and innovation with a passion for serious impact.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diana Castaneda
HR Business Partner/Operations Manager
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