Financial Assistant\/Associate-Recruited

Description:

Works with multiple sources of funding which may include donor or research restricted funds. Performs or coordinates several areas of financial accounting, recordkeeping, processing or administration. May conduct one or more of the following duties. Prepare budget for department, unit or school working with core or sponsored research funds usually utilizing information and assumptions provided by others. Review or reconcile accounts, transactions, or balances. Provide research and basic data analysis for use in financial planning and decision making. Prepare complex financial reports that may require selection, preparation, and interpretation of data using a complex data query tool and spreadsheet application. Generate entries to accounting and record keeping systems, and establish procedures for tracking and reporting. Process or assist with payments of vendor invoices, and individual reimbursements. Research accounting discrepancies. Associates degree in accounting or 3 to 5 years of experience required. Good written and oral communication skills. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software required.

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Union Designation

Additional Details

• Preferred Pay Rate Range : BR8-BR0/hour
• Union Designation : Union Eligible
• Report-To Detail : 100% on Campus
• Tenure Limit : 3 months
• FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt/OT Eligible
• Required Education : High School Graduate
• Required occupational training, certifications or license(s) : None
• Business Title : Temporary Finance and Operations Coordinator
• Additional Job Details : The Harvard Law School Project on Disability (HPOD) is seeking a temporary finance and operations coordinator of 14 hours/week, for a 90 day appointment, with the possibility of extension. The individual will report to HPOD s Chair and Executive Director and will primarily be responsible for managing HPOD s finances.Position Description Preparing quarterly financial statements for HPOD Chair and Executive Director. Providing financial administrative support, including budget tracking/forecasting, tracking donations, processing expenses and payments, journaling, and applying school financial policies. Providing administrative support for grants and sponsored programming at the proposal, implementation, and post-grant stages. Providing administrative support for vendors and non-HPOD personnel interfacing with required platforms (e.g., setting up suppliers in Buy2Pay). Additional HPOD administrative tasks as assigned.Basic Qualifications 3 or more years of experience in office administration. Demonstrated experience in financial administration and budgeting.Additional QualificationsWe are looking for people who have: Ability to organize and prioritize, pay close attention to detail, and take initiative. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment. Familiarity with relevant platforms (e.g., Concur, Buy2Pay) preferred. Familiarity with Harvard preferred.Working FormatOn site:This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.Additional InformationThe duration of the appointment is a 90-day temporary assignment with the possibility of extension.
• Pre-identified candidate's information, including name, email, phone, state/city/zip & pay rate : (No Value)
• Is the worker converting from being a Harvard full-time employee (FTE)? : No
• Role requires identity, I-9 and 3 reference screen (recruited) : Yes
• Role requires identity, I-9 screen (payrolled) : No
• Role requires DMV/driving history screen : No
• Role requires criminal background and sexual offender screening CORI/SORI : No
• Role requires criminal background screen : Yes
• Role requires 10-panel drug screen : No
• Role requires credit record check : Yes
• Role requires compliance with Immunization policy. : No