Financial Assistant II

Job Description

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT II, Dean for Student Life (DSL)-Administration-Finance and Accounting , to report to the assistant director of finance and provide diverse financial support to the DSL accounting team. Will process and monitor supplier transactions, procurement, reimbursements, and internal provider billings; work closely and collaboratively with DSL and other MIT staff and vendors; develop an understanding of MIT's complex budgets, fiscal policies, and financial processes in order to respond to inquiries; and proactively provide feedback and suggestions for improvements. It is expected that duties will be performed with accuracy and in a timely manner; transactions will be completed in accordance with MIT and DSL policies and procedures; and that supervisors will be informed of any issues that may hold back the completion of work.

A job full description is available at https://studentlife.mit.edu/content/dsl-open-positions .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : high school diploma or its equivalent; at least three years of work experience in accounting or finance; ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing; excellent analytical skills; proficiency in accounting and with the use of software such as SAP, COUPA, and Microsoft Office. PREFERRED : bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business; and MIT work experience. Job #24371-5
The Finance and Accounting team maintains a hybrid (mostly remote) working arrangement, with that status to be reviewed periodically. Hybrid work is considered a job flexibility and is guided by MIT's job flexibility policy .

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

8/29/24