Senior Staff Accountant, Accounts Receivable

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, Office of the Vice President for Finance, experienced team contributor in reporting, compliance, analysis, and control of accounting and financial functions related to the Institute's accounts receivable, including state and federal filings and general ledger accounts; provides exemplary customer service and support to the MIT community on complex sponsored research inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an accounting, finance, or related business area or equivalent work experience
• a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial operations including accounting and/or research administration
• experience delivering excellent customer service
• advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• ability to identify issues and resolve with minimal guidance, and to escalate when necessary
• strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• highly organized, ensuring timely delivery of responsibilities and assignments
• able to manage multiple tasks while paying attention to detail and accuracy
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• ability to use discretion, tact, and good judgment working with highly sensitive and confidential information
• collaborative working style to foster interpersonal relationships within the team and the community
• flexibility to pitch in with the team to get the job done, and to modify approach as required by the situation
• demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to learn new tasks, take on new assignments, and support team initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated sponsored research administration experience including financial audit of sponsored research awards, reviewing and recording journal entries
• experience with SAP or similar enterprise accounting systems, Brio Query, and Cognos
• MIT experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees