Accounts Payable Processor

Our client, a prestigious University in Boston, is in need of a part-time, contract Accounts Payable Processor.

The position is a hybrid job (20 hours a week – 4 hours a day) with 2 days working remotely.  It is expected to last approximately 5 months, although it could be extended longer. You must have experience with federal and non-federal grant awards.

Work Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform duties under the direct supervision of the Associate Director, Finance & Research Administration.
• Manage review and approval of financial transactions (invoices, purchase orders, consulting agreements).
• Reconcile University accounts and follow up with stakeholders, as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with the Central Offices at all stages to ensure alignment and effective outcomes of financial and project compliance elements of the contracted CARB-X projects.
• Payment processing for invoices, expenses, or other financial obligations.
• Submitting purchase orders.
• Data entry.
• Customer service regarding financial transactions.

Skills and Experience

• Sponsored research grants administration in an academic or nonprofit research setting (preferred)
• SAP experience (preferred)
• Experience with federal and nonfederal grant awards (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information (required)
• Proficiency with Excel (required)