Financial Coordinator

MIT•Cambridge, MA

12d

About The Position

MIT Open Learning is seeking a Financial Coordinator to provide diverse financial support to several business units. The role supports procurement, account reconciliation, expense processing, payments, travel expenses, credit card charges, temporary staff and student appointments, and account setup and closeout. The coordinator also assists with quarterly and year-end accruals and deferrals, provides customer service to internal and external stakeholders, collaborates on projects and initiatives, and performs other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of financial, accounting, administrative, or related experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and customer service.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, exercise discretion with confidential information, take initiative, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

MIT experience.
Familiarity with SAP and Buy-to-Pay procurement systems.
Experience collaborating with in-person and remote teams.

Responsibilities

Process procurement requisitions, manage purchase order balances and closeouts, and liaise with VPF procurement on complex contracts.
Reconcile accounts monthly, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure expenses are posted to the correct general ledger account and cost objects.
Process journal entries.
Review and process vendor invoices and work with Accounts Payable to ensure prompt payment.
Process requests for payment.
Review and approve travel expenses.
Verify credit card charges.
Set up temporary staff and student appointments.
Request and monitor account setups, extensions, and closeouts.
Assist with quarterly and year-end accruals and deferrals.
Provide effective customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Work as part of a team on a wide range of projects and initiatives.
Perform other duties as necessary.