Financial Coordinator

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Posting Description

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR, MIT Open Learning (OL), is a key role that provides diverse financial support to several OL business units.  Responsibilities include handling procurement needs, consisting of processing requisitions, managing purchase order balances and closeouts, and liaising with VPF procurement on complex contracts; reconciling accounts monthly, identifying variances, and resolving discrepancies; ensuring expenses are posted to correct general ledger account and cost objects; processing journal entries; reviewing and processing vendor invoices and working closely with AP to ensure prompt payment; processing requests for payment; reviewing and approving travel expenses; verifying credit card charges; setting up temporary staff and student appointments; requesting and monitoring account set-ups, extensions, and close-outs; assisting with quarterly and year-end accruals and deferrals; providing effective customer service to various internal and external stakeholders; working as part of a team on a wide range of projects and initiatives; and performing other duties as necessary. 

The full job description is available here: https://openlearning.mit.edu/jobs 

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree; two years of financial, accounting, administrative, or related experience; strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time-management skills; excellent attention to detail and customer service; ability to prioritize competing demands, exercise discretion with confidential information, take initiative, and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. PREFERRED: MIT experience; familiarity with SAP and Buy-to-Pay procurement systems; or experience collaborating with in-person and remote teams.

10/26/2026

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