Financial Assistant 2

Posting Description

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT 2, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL), provides support for multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) and CSAIL staff; under the supervision of a Assistant Director Research Administration, provides sponsored programs and gift administration financial support including: reconciling monthly accounts, verifying and approving credit card charges, travel reports and procurement requisitions; preparing invoices and journal vouchers; verifying accounts payable and/or accounts receivable records; and reviewing procurement and accounting transactions for conformity with Sponsor, Institute and Laboratory policies and procedures, as well as conformity with financial planning models.

The full job description here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d20ih5dzw5oy0df98onqr/Financial-Assistant-2-Job-Dec-Apr-2026.docx?rlkey=je6m7gbgauw1o3b8ydyfy6q48&st=qma5yn8w&dl=0

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High School diploma or equivalent; a minimum of three years of administrative or financial support experience; working knowledge of general office practices and procedures; strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, customer service and communication skills; strong attention to detail; ability to prioritize, work efficiently despite frequent interruptions, and work well under the pressure of deadlines; ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality; strong computer skills (e.g. Excel and Word); ability to use knowledge, experience and available resources to identify problems, find solutions and make recommendations to moderately complex and unique problems; ability to interpret policies and procedures and share information in a clear and concise manner and tailor messages to different audiences; ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices requiring interpretation on routine issues; ability to seek opportunities and set goals for own development; ability to learn from co-workers and advisors; ability to follow departmental procedures and recommend changes to work area processes; accountability for end product of own work; ability to exercise confidentiality of classified information based on security procedures; and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

PREFERRED: Knowledge of SAP.