Senior Financial Assistant

Job Description

SENIOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANT, Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) , to provide complex and diverse financial support--under minimal supervision from the senior financial officer--for pre- and post-award grants administration. Will coordinate sponsored program and gift-related financial activities for the department. Responsibilities include preparing and submitting proposals to government agencies, foundations, and other organizations and ensuring all comply with solicitation guidelines and MIT policies; preparing and analyzing financial reports; and reconciling and auditing monthly accounts for multiple accounts or projects in an assigned portfolio of CEE faculty members.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : high school diploma or its equivalent; at least five years of direct/related financial/accounting experience; knowledge of and experience with financial systems, spreadsheets, accounting tools, and general finance administration; excellent analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills; meticulous attention to detail; ability to set priorities, work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions, and work both independently and as part of a team; and strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. PREFERRED : associate's/bachelor's degree; and knowledge of Kuali COEUS (KC) and SAP, MIT's financial and administrative systems. Job #24326-6

8/16/24