Financial Assistant Location:

Cambridge

MA 02138

Rate:

$30-35 per hour

Duration:

3 Months Finance Coordinator Provide financial and administrative support during an employee leave. Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, faculty compensation, reimbursements, refunds, reconciliations, and other financial transactions . Partner with Finance and program teams to ensure transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with company policies . Key Responsibilities Process accounts receivable transactions, including: Client inquiries Invoice review Payment application Adjustments Withdrawals Refunds Reconcile program revenue across CRM systems, banking records, and the general ledger . Process accounts payable transactions, including: Vendor invoices Faculty reimbursements Faculty compensation Follow up on payment issues and escalate unresolved issues or potential risks as appropriate. Support faculty and facilitator hiring and compensation processes. Coordinate with faculty and teaching staff regarding compensation and reimbursement payments . Review supporting documentation and apply appropriate accounting codes. Reconcile financial transactions and assist with the monthly financial close . Maintain accurate and complete records in financial and administrative systems. Communicate with participants, clients, vendors, faculty, and internal staff regarding financial matters. Perform additional finance-related duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of related finance, accounting, or administrative experience ; a bachelor's degree may count toward required experience. Experience processing, reviewing, or tracking financial transactions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel . Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively to a team. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Experience with:

Accounts receivable Accounts payable Account reconciliations Collections Experience with Salesforce, Buy2Pay, and Fieldglass . Experience working in higher education preferred.