Associate, Accounting
Harvard Management Company (HMC) manages Harvard University's endowment and related financial assets. The Associate in Accounting will be responsible for daily accounting and reporting of investment-related accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end closes, and providing accurate financial reporting to support the University.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily accounting and reporting of certain investment related accounts
- Provide timely direction and guidance to HMC’s fund administrator on their execution of transactions and valuations to ensure accounting and performance records are maintained accurately
- Assist in the monitoring and processing of accounts payable for the management company
- Review travel & expense reporting for all internal employees
- Ownership of vendor management and invoice resolution for the management company
- Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures for the investment and non-investment accounts, including general ledger account reconciliations
- Assist with preparation for annual fiscal year closes, various audits, and the management company budget process as needed
Skills
- B.S. in Accounting
- Previous experience working in a corporate office environment (preferably in an accounting-related function)
- Detail-oriented and organized, with consistently high-quality work
- Flexible and able to adjust to changing priorities and deliverables
- Effective communication skills
- Team-oriented and relationship-driven, with a practical, solutions-focused approach
- Must be a creative problem solver who leverages AI/data optimization to improve processes
- Highest level of integrity and character, and a commitment to excellence
- Proficiency with MS Excel is preferred
Benefits
- This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.
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