Berkman's Hiring: Financial/Administrative Associate

We're looking for a Financial/Administrative Associate to help manage Berkman's financial systems, and to provide assistance to the Law Lab, one of our new projects!  Like for all of our positions, we're looking for a smart, fun, and up-to-the-challenge candidates.  Is it you or someone you know? 

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Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the Financial/Administrative Associate uses university and department financial and reporting systems to provide financial administrative support for the Berkman Center, and serves as the lead administrator to the Law Lab, a Berkman project. Coordinates the accounts payable function of the center, reviews vendor invoices and statements before processing for payment, and resolves vendor questions and disputes. Handles all reimbursements for the center's staff, faculty and fellows. Reconciles all expenditures on department purchasing cards. Advises and trains Berkman community in the processing of invoices, purchasing card transactions and travel reimbursements. Establishes vendors, codes and processes invoices, and submits to the University for payment. Responsible for temp and student payroll including setting up research assistants in the payroll system, entering weekly hours and coordinating with the human resources office on policies and procedures. Provides administrative support to the Law Lab, one of Berkman's projects, performing multiple office duties such as managing calendars, making travel arrangements, ordering supplies, organizing meetings, and otherwise helping the project to function effectively. May on occasion provide assistance to the office manager greeting visitors and answering the phone.