Staff Accountant
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, United States

I. Purpose of the Job:

• The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for supporting the grant processing operations of the Center.

II. Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely review and submission of grant and internship reimbursement requests.
• Maintain datasets related to program awardees and participants.
• Possess strong analytical, communication, time management, and attention to detail skills.
• Specific tasks include organizing, assembling, proofing, and processing reimbursement requests, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, and communicating with program participants.
• Assist with weekly processing of Accounts Payable when needed.
• Support the Finance team during fiscal year-end close process and audit.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Requirements

IV. Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Detail-oriented with organizational and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Team and independent work capability.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Initiative in completing assignments within deadlines.
• Knowledge or familiarity with NetSuite and SmartSimple software is desirable but not required.

V. Extent of Public Contact:

• Minimal in-person contact with external stakeholders, regular contact with internal staff and external stakeholders through email, phone, and virtual meetings.

VI. Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work performed in both office and remote settings.
• In-person work in Waltham, Massachusetts on Wednesdays and Thursdays, remote work on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Regular work schedule of 9:00 AM 5:00 PM.
• Occasional adjustments to schedule and overtime may be required.

Job Rewards and Benefits