Posting Description

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT 2, Haystack Observatory, to serve as part of the finance team. Responsibilities include researching appropriate vendors, gathering quotes, and securing parts, materials and supplies; reviewing, processing, and monitoring financial transactions for over sixty accounts; researching and resolving financial discrepancies, verifying and approving credit card charges, approving requisitions and invoices, and ensuring purchase orders and invoices are reflected accurately and charged appropriately; maintaining account information, preparing journal vouchers, distributing reports, and assisting research staff with fiscal issues and complex procurement needs; interacting with MIT departments to obtain required documentation and backup in compliance with Institute and departmental policies and procedures; and assisting with special projects as needed. This position consistently requires making sound detailed decisions based on broad general guidelines.