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Public Trust
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$150,000 and above
No Traveling
Finance
Lexington, MA (On-Site/Office)
Responsibilities
• Participate in the monthly accounting and closing processes by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
• Support various Audit activities (PwC, Internal Audit, DCAA) including assigning requests to other staff, preparing and or reviewing supporting documentation/schedules, tracking of audit deliverables and issues, management reviews and status
• Support the research of accounting guidance, Laboratory policy and other guidance to model, document and implement new accounting practices/activities
• Interpret Laboratory policy, Federal regulations and other guidance to determine allowability and allocability of costs to the Lab’s Prime contract and present recommendations to management
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and support the production of financial reports or statements for internal management, MIT campus and external customers, as needed (includes Tax and Government reporting).
• Support Accounting’s process improvement initiatives, including improvements to internal documentation & procedures, process standardization, automation, quarter/year-end close and internal control improvements
• Support the implementation/upgrade of financial systems
Requirements:
• B.S./B.B.A. degree in Accounting/Finance concentration, or related field required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Accounting or related discipline
• GAAP accounting experience
• Accounting experience in ERP software solutions
• A solid understanding of financial and government processes with strong assessment skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills is required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
• Microsoft Office Products proficiency required
• Strong Excel skills required
• Experience with SAP is required
Preferred Skills:
• Proficiency with computer-based financial management tools is desired
• Experience with Department of Defense contracts or regulations (OMB, FAR, DFARs)
• Experience with DCAA and external audits
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements is desired
• Participate in the monthly accounting and closing processes by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
• Support various Audit activities (PwC, Internal Audit, DCAA) including assigning requests to other staff, preparing and or reviewing supporting documentation/schedules, tracking of audit deliverables and issues, management reviews and status
• Support the research of accounting guidance, Laboratory policy and other guidance to model, document and implement new accounting practices/activities
• Interpret Laboratory policy, Federal regulations and other guidance to determine allowability and allocability of costs to the Lab’s Prime contract and present recommendations to management
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and support the production of financial reports or statements for internal management, MIT campus and external customers, as needed (includes Tax and Government reporting).
• Support Accounting’s process improvement initiatives, including improvements to internal documentation & procedures, process standardization, automation, quarter/year-end close and internal control improvements
• Support the implementation/upgrade of financial systems
Requirements:
• B.S./B.B.A. degree in Accounting/Finance concentration, or related field required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Accounting or related discipline
• GAAP accounting experience
• Accounting experience in ERP software solutions
• A solid understanding of financial and government processes with strong assessment skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills is required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
• Microsoft Office Products proficiency required
• Strong Excel skills required
• Experience with SAP is required
Preferred Skills:
• Proficiency with computer-based financial management tools is desired
• Experience with Department of Defense contracts or regulations (OMB, FAR, DFARs)
• Experience with DCAA and external audits
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements is desired
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