Careers at Masis Staffing Solutions

Join a Dynamic Higher Education Team as a Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable in Cambridge, MA!

Are you detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about supporting financial operations in a vibrant academic environment? The Office of the Vice President for Finance at a prestigious college is seeking a skilled Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable, to play a crucial role in managing the institute’s accounts payable processes. This 6-month temporary position with potential for expansion offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to education, research, and innovation. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule after comprehensive training, working 40 hours weekly Monday through Friday, with flexible arrangements to balance in-office and remote work. The role requires 2-3 days of in-person training at our Cambridge campus, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, finance, or financial operations
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze data, research issues, and escalate when necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Discretion and tact when handling sensitive information
• Customer service-oriented mindset and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience delivering customer service to a broad constituency
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise accounting systems
• Knowledge of financial operations within nonprofit organizations or higher education institutions
• Prior experience working in higher education, medical or bioscience 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 2 year of relevant professional experience in accounting or financial operations *please note salary is based on field experience 
• Prior exposure to large, fast-paced organizational environments

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to participate in in-person training sessions in Cambridge for 2-3 days initially
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid setting post-training, with a mix of remote and in-office days
• Ability to adapt to evolving tasks and support team initiatives as needed

If you’re ready to make an impact in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply now. Take this opportunity to advance your career while supporting an esteemed educational institution dedicated to excellence and innovation!

Masis Staffing is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or transgender status), national origin, aids (40 or older), veteran status, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).