A/P Assistant

MIT Lincoln Laboratory • Lexington, MA • 2h ago

Job Description

The Financial Services Department works in collaboration with nine technical divisions, various service departments, and the Director's Office to deliver accounting and financial services to MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The Department ensures that the Laboratory's financial and business processes are in compliance with the U.S. Air Force Prime Contract and U.S. Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance 2 CFR § 200 (the government Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).

The Financial Accounting Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Reporting to the Accounts Payable Leader, the individual will be a self-starter, executing job responsibilities independently and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Process and pay invoices for assigned external vendors and internal r equests.

Identify, create and monitor SAP Workflow items for problem invoices and invoice approvals.

Serve as backup for other AP Team members when needed.

Support various DCAA and PWC audit data requests.

Make a significant contribution to current finance projects (including GR/IR accrual accounting, adoption of new invoicing software)

Demonstrate Service Excellence in all interactions with internal and external customers

Support the implementation/upgrade of financial systems.

Assist with other general accounting tasks or projects as assigned

Support the Manager of Accounts Payable and other responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

At least two years of experience in an Accounts Payable role

Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Ability to work successfully as a member of a team

Microsoft Office Products proficiency, strong Excel skills

Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system is highly preferred

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs

Mentorship programs

A range of work-life balance options

... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits) for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits/additional) .

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

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