What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT, Accounts Payable - Office of the Vice President for Finance , performs daily accounting operations such as processing invoices, requesting payments, and reconciliation and analysis of accounts; performs complex month-end close activities; reviews and authorizes transactions such as invoices, human subjects, and wire payments by interpreting government and institutional policy; resolves rejected direct deposit payments from the bank; ensures proper classification of supplier and customer tax withholding for RFP transactions; participates in year-end tax filings; responds to email and phone inquiries and provides exemplary customer service; trains members of the MIT community on accounting policies and procedures; and participates in internal and external audits.
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in in accounting, finance, or business administration; a minimum of three years of experience in financial operations including accounting and account reconciliation; experience delivering customer service; demonstrated experience with accounting software, preferably SAP; knowledge of accounting principles and relevant federal regulations for accounts payable; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing and collaboration tools; ability to meet performance metrics assigned for the unit; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work, balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion; strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED : Experience with COUPA; or MIT experience.
5/28/2026
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT, Accounts Payable - Office of the Vice President for Finance , performs daily accounting operations such as processing invoices, requesting payments, and reconciliation and analysis of accounts; performs complex month-end close activities; reviews and authorizes transactions such as invoices, human subjects, and wire payments by interpreting government and institutional policy; resolves rejected direct deposit payments from the bank; ensures proper classification of supplier and customer tax withholding for RFP transactions; participates in year-end tax filings; responds to email and phone inquiries and provides exemplary customer service; trains members of the MIT community on accounting policies and procedures; and participates in internal and external audits.
The Full Job Description Is Available, Here .
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in in accounting, finance, or business administration; a minimum of three years of experience in financial operations including accounting and account reconciliation; experience delivering customer service; demonstrated experience with accounting software, preferably SAP; knowledge of accounting principles and relevant federal regulations for accounts payable; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, video conferencing and collaboration tools; ability to meet performance metrics assigned for the unit; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work, balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion; strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED : Experience with COUPA; or MIT experience.
5/28/2026