Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Senior Staff Accountant, Accounts Receivable
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Senior Staff Accountant, Accounts Receivable
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SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE , in the Office of the Vice President for Finance, will be responsible for reporting, compliance, analysis, and control of accounting and financial functions related to the Institute’s accounts receivable, including state and federal filings and general ledger accounts. The role also involves providing excellent customer service and support to the MIT community on complex sponsored research inquiries. **Job Requirements:** **REQUIRED:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business area or equivalent work experience; at least three years of experience in financial operations, including accounting and/or research administration; experience delivering excellent customer service; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to identify issues and resolve with minimal guidance, escalating when necessary; strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to ensure timely delivery of responsibilities and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy; strong written and verbal communication skills; discretion when working with sensitive and confidential information; collaborative working style; flexibility and willingness to support team efforts; adaptability to learn new tasks and support initiatives. **PREFERRED:** Experience with sponsored research administration, financial audits of sponsored research awards, reviewing and recording journal entries; familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems, Brio Query, and Cognos; MIT experience. **Job #25114-7** Pay range: $67,200 - $91,100. **Application Deadline:** 8/1/2025 Additional Details:
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MIT by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Staff Accountant jobs in
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Senior Staff Accountant, Accounts Receivable
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology . **Posting Description:** The
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE , in the Office of the Vice President for Finance, will be responsible for reporting, compliance, analysis, and control of accounting and financial functions related to the Institute’s accounts receivable, including state and federal filings and general ledger accounts. The role also involves providing excellent customer service and support to the MIT community on complex sponsored research inquiries. **Job Requirements:** **REQUIRED:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business area or equivalent work experience; at least three years of experience in financial operations, including accounting and/or research administration; experience delivering excellent customer service; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to identify issues and resolve with minimal guidance, escalating when necessary; strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to ensure timely delivery of responsibilities and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy; strong written and verbal communication skills; discretion when working with sensitive and confidential information; collaborative working style; flexibility and willingness to support team efforts; adaptability to learn new tasks and support initiatives. **PREFERRED:** Experience with sponsored research administration, financial audits of sponsored research awards, reviewing and recording journal entries; familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems, Brio Query, and Cognos; MIT experience. **Job #25114-7** Pay range: $67,200 - $91,100. **Application Deadline:** 8/1/2025 Additional Details:
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MIT by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Staff Accountant jobs in
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