[Remote] Financial Analyst I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvard University’s Office for Sponsored Programs is hiring a Financial Analyst I to support its Research Finance Operations team. The role manages financial schedules, invoices, reports, and collections for sponsored research agreements, while supporting process improvements and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a principal source of information for interpreting complex financial terms and conditions within sponsored agreements
• Accurately records financial deliverable schedules and related information in the sponsored system of record (GMAS)
• Produces timely and accurate invoices and financial reports based on sponsor deadlines
• Analyzes financial data to identify potential risks and issues (quantitatively and qualitatively) in a way that is meaningful and proposes solutions for complex issues and best practices, which may require the entry of adjustments in the General Ledger
• Works within the team and across Research Finance to update and develop business processes and identify best practices
• Liaise effectively with other groups, such as sponsors, school financial offices, academic department leadership, pre-award offices, and central finance and technology units to clarify sponsor requirements, business processes, and systems
• Provides backfill support for peers or additional support during busy periods, when required, consistently applying processes and practices to new assignments
• Assists with developing and delivering metrics/reports, business process documentation, training initiatives, and special projects as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• 3+ years of direct accounting, financial management, data analysis, and/or grants management experience. Progress toward relevant professional certification may count toward experience
• Ability to prioritize and handle large volumes of work in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion and judgment
• Working knowledge of accounting and direct experience in financial management
• Experience with fund accounting or sponsored accounting
• Experience in sponsored programs or a research environment
• Problem-solving orientation and ability to be thorough and detail-oriented, but also able to summarize and convey the bigger picture
• Proven ability to utilize multiple financial and reporting systems, as well as other applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe)
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
• Primarily remote role with flexibility to work on-site and optional in-person meetings bi-monthly

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