Financial Assistant (Athletics)

Harvard University Accounting Assistant

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard's undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard's Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeks to foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation of leaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

The Athletics Department is the largest Division I athletic program in the nation. It is a dynamic and fast-paced working environment which includes 42 intercollegiate athletic teams (with over 1,200 student-athletes), 50+ club sports (with over 2,000 participants), the Harvard House Intramural program (with over 2,500 participants and over 1,500 contests), many recreation offerings, and the management of four campus fitness centers.

As the Accounting Assistant, working under the direction of the Financial Analyst, you would support the Department's financial management and strategy. Typical duties include :

• Reviews and processes invoices to ensure that vendors and external suppliers are paid promptly
• Develops controls that ensure that, before payment, the following occurs :

Invoices are legitimate, approved, complete and accurate

Qualifications

At least 3 years of accounting or business work experience required. Education may count towards experience.

Bachelor's degree in accounting is strongly preferred. Good written and communications skills required. Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and work independently.

Harvard is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission is to educate citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. The College is a residential institution of nearly 7,000 undergraduates and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard is deeply committed to the intellectual, social and personal transformation of its undergraduates during their four years at Harvard. The Department of Athletics offers 42 varsity programs for men and women, more than any other Division I school in the United States. We also offer extensive recreational and intramural programs. Harvard employees have access to a competitive benefits package that includes multiple options for the health and well-being of our employees as well as ongoing professional development.