Sr Financial Assistant

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

SR FINANCIAL ASSISTANT Media Lab provides complex financial and compliance support for the Media Lab reviewing approving and tracking a wide range of financial transactions and requires strong judgment attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Key responsibilities include verifying/approving credit card purchases travel expenses requisitions reimbursement submissions change orders; monitors/resolves compliance issues related to FRC completion swept credit card charges unexpensed travel salary certifications aged purchase orders outstanding procurement invoices; reconciles swept charges monthly prepares recurring compliance reports for swept charges travel financial review processes; develops and maintains databases for financial compliance data analyzes trends produces ad hoc reports to support policy and process improvements; organizes/leads monthly compliance meetings with finance leadership to present issues propose solutions recommend updates to Lab policies and procedures; and drafts and revises compliance-related communications.

The full job description is available on the Media Lab website About Job Opportunities.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or its equivalent; a minimum of five years of administrative or financial support experience preferably in an academic setting; strong attention to detail analytical organizational and time management skills; ability to communicate clearly (orally and in writing) with colleagues at all levels; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word) and electronic storage/filing systems (Google Drive Dropbox); ability to work independently and within a team; ability to prioritize and work well under the pressure of deadlines; good judgment and the ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality; and initiative and desire to help maintain processes and design develop and implement innovative solutions. PREFERRED: Thorough knowledge of MITs financial policies and procedures; or experience using MIT systems (e.g. B2P/Coupa Concur Atlas SAPgui.

1/23/2026

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