Positions Available at Harvard Forest

Accounting Assistant II

17.5 hours per week benefited position

Summary

Performs a variety of office/accounting duties (primarily Accounts Payable) to process and maintain accounting records both manually and by computer. Responsibilities include: Processes vendor payments, reimbursements, Corporate and Purchasing card payments --- obtaining required purchase documentation, verification of business purpose and compliance with University, FAS and/or sponsor funding guidelines. Maintains department file of vouchers including paper copies and computer files. Assists staff with historical purchase inquiries. Reviews statements, accounts, records, reports, journal vouchers, ledgers and other accounting documents for accuracy, adequacy, reasonableness and other proper accounting treatments. Investigates questionable entries and initiates or takes remedial measures with vendors and other departments. Assists in the preparation and analysis of various financial reports, requiring the selection and interpretation of data with the use of computer software. Contributes to unit goals by accomplishing related duties as necessary.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent with some course work in accounting preferred. Two or more years of experience in Accounting or business-related experience beyond high school preferred. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to work accurately with attention to detail and a proficiency in Excel is essential. Experience with Oracle systems as well as knowledge of Harvard's financial applications a plus.

Compensation and Application Process

Competitive salary and excellent benefits. To learn more about working at Harvard and to apply, please visit www.employment.harvard.edu/. Submit a resume and cover letter with contact information for 3 references for Requisition #33781. Applications will be accepted through June 2, 2008. Anticipated start date is Aug. 1, 2008.

The Forest

Harvard Forest, an internationally recognized center for basic research in forest ecology, is one of 21 Long Term Ecological Research sites across the country sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The Forest facilities include a research and administrative complex, 3000 acres of land and 14 residential buildings located in Petersham, a small town in central Massachusetts.