MIT
Cambridge, MA
Contact: Apply here
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER, Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF), to assist with planning and directing the work outcomes, processes, and systems of the Accounts Payable (A/P) unit. Will supervise staff at various levels and in various functions; drive the reporting, compliance, analysis, and control of accounting and financial functions of A/P, including payments, state and federal filings, and general ledger accounts; ensure the team’s ability to analyze and resolve accounting discrepancies; ensure the timely resolution of issues and assist with the reconciliation process; be aware of the team’s impact on other areas and for ongoing process improvement and fraud prevention; and oversee the development and maintenance of a team dedicated to providing excellent customer service to the MIT community.
REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED:
- bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
- four years’ financial management experience, at least three in A/P administration, and at least two providing customer service in some capacity
- supervisory experience; experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system; experience in a high-volume A/P environment
- excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
- attention to detail
- ability to work independently with little instruction and as part of a team
- advanced-level Excel skills
- ability to clearly convey information; and ability to adapt to new programs in an emerging and changing environment.
PREFERRED:
- experience working with cloud-based systems/Coupa
- experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment
- experience working with OCR and robotic automation
- understanding of 1099 and 1042S tax rules and the preparation of appropriate tax files
- ability to initiate wire transfers and enter fast checks issued directly using bank-provided software. Job #24193-8
Salary range: $80,000 – 90,000