Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Location
Waltham, MA | United States
Job description
I. Purpose of the Job:
- The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for supporting the grant processing operations of the Center.
II. Functions and Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely review and submission of grant and internship reimbursement requests.
- Maintain datasets related to program awardees and participants.
- Possess strong analytical, communication, time management, and attention to detail skills.
- Specific tasks include organizing, assembling, proofing, and processing reimbursement requests, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, and communicating with program participants.
- Assist with weekly processing of Accounts Payable when needed.
- Support the Finance team during fiscal year-end close process and audit.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities:
- No supervisory responsibilities for this position.
Requirements
IV. Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service.
- Detail-oriented with organizational and quantitative skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Team and independent work capability.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
- Initiative in completing assignments within deadlines.
- Knowledge or familiarity with NetSuite and SmartSimple software is desirable but not required.
V. Extent of Public Contact:
- Minimal in-person contact with external stakeholders, regular contact with internal staff and external stakeholders through email, phone, and virtual meetings.
VI. Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work performed in both office and remote settings.
- In-person work in Waltham, Massachusetts on Wednesdays and Thursdays, remote work on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
- Moderate noise level in the work environment.
- Regular work schedule of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Occasional adjustments to schedule and overtime may be required.
Job tags
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