Harvard University

Harvard University

Financial Analyst I

Cambridge, MA, United States · Mid

No sponsorshipDetected 1 day ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

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States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

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About the role

  • The three core functions of this role are:
  • Apply standard practices with the interpretation and recording of financial terms in the Grants Management Application Suite (GMAS)
  • Prepare and submit a high volume of standardized invoices and reports to sponsors

Responsibilities

  • Works within the team and across Research Finance to update and develop business processes and identify best practices
  • Assists with developing and delivering metrics/reports, business process documentation, training initiatives, and special projects as needed
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • 3+ years of direct accounting, financial management, data analysis, and/or grants management experience.
  • Provides backfill support for peers or additional support during busy periods, when required, consistently applying processes and practices to new assignments

Skills

  • The following qualifications are strongly preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle large volumes of work in a deadline driven environment
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion and judgment
  • Working knowledge of accounting and direct experience in financial management
  • Experience with fund accounting or sponsored accounting
  • Experience in sponsored programs or a research environment
  • Problem-solving orientation and ability to be thorough and detail-oriented, but also able to summarize and convey the bigger picture
  • Proven ability to utilize multiple financial and reporting systems, as well as other applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe)
  • Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication
  • Additional Information
  • Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
  • Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
  • Produces timely and accurate invoices and financial reports based on sponsor deadlines
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