Assistant Fiscal Officer Job in Cambridge 02139, Massachusetts US
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Assistant Fiscal Officer
The MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS) seeks an individual to perform accounting and financial functions in the busy, service-oriented fiscal office of an academic research laboratory.
Responsibilities will include developing research proposals, mainly with government sponsors; working in close coordination with researchers to develop general and specific budgets and long-range projection analysis for research groups; implementing and maintaining proper accounting, financial, and recordkeeping reports and procedures and assuring post-award conformity to sponsor guidelines; approving paper and electronic requisitions; effective functional supervision of fiscal office team; maintaining and developing salary database projections; handling accurate and timely close-out of accounts; and serving as a key contact for faculty, research administration staff, and internal and external agencies regarding budget and fiscal matters. Will also assist the senior fiscal officer with special assignments as needed.
Requirements: a bachelor's degree in accounting; three years of post-degree accounting experience in an accounting environment; and strong PC computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. Additional accounting coursework and/or economics background a plus. Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communications skills required. Must possess superior organizational skills in order to effectively handle multiple tasks and changing priorities. Oracle and BrioQuery experience a plus. Seek a self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
Interested candidates may apply on-line at http://jobs.mit.edu /. Please reference job number mit-00008536 and indicate where you saw this posting.
MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.