The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) is a large, high profile research center with annual budgets totaling over $33,000,000, with 120+ Statisticians, Programmers, Research Scientists, faculty, students, and staff. The CBAR provides statistical analysis for the world's largest network of AIDS Clinical Researchers.
The Financial Assistant oversees the day-to-day accounts receivables and accounts payables, including vendor payments, invoicing, petty cash, journal entries and vouchers, purchase and corporate cards, travel expenses, cash receipts, internal billings, and travel reimbursements -- while providing faculty, students and staff with professional, reliable, communicative, and responsive financial and administrative assistance.
Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:- Reconciling multiple accounts and ensuring compliance with related policies
- Processing vendors invoices and individual reimbursements, coordinating requisitions, securing approvals for purchases and payments, and securing documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Assisting with maintaining and/or establishing accounting record keeping systems, and procedures for tracking and reporting
- Managing other support and biosketches for grant submissions and progress reports/RPPRs
- Maintaining several complex and detailed Excel spreadsheets
- Ensuring that standard accounting practices and University policies are followed and maintained, and serving as a department resource on related policies
- Responding to inquiries about invoicing or reimbursement issues
- Assisting with monthly and year-end reconciliation and closing
- Working on other related duties, tasks, and special projects as needed
PLEASE NOTE: The primary work location for this position is Boston, Massachusetts. Until our return to campus, which is still to-be-determined, this interview process and position will be conducted virtually – including virtual interviews, remote onboarding, and remote work. The remote nature of this position is only temporary. Local, on-campus work will be required once the School and this role return to an operational status that supports it.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 90 day orientation and review (O&R) period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
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The Harvard T.H. Chan of Public Health is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – including fostering respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more about the Chan School's mission, objectives, and core values, please visit our website here.
Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:- Time Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
- Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
- Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
- Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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