Finance and Accounting Analyst

Robotics and AI Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics and AI Institute in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Finance & Accounting Analyst to support our finance operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role offers exposure to cash management, accounts payable, general ledger, reporting, and audit support, with opportunities to contribute to policy development and process improvement.

You will manage payments, monitor daily cash, review expense reports in Concur, assist monthly close, prepare management reports, analyze variances,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Knowledge of month-end close, reconciliations, and journals.
• Understanding of internal controls and documented records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process payments to vendors, employees, candidates and others.
• Monitor cash positions and reconcile across bank accounts and entities.
• Administer Concur expense platform and review expense reports.
• Investigate payment discrepancies and variances.
• Support monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and policy upkeep.
• Prepare financial reports and perform variance analysis.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Concur expense management

Job description

Our Mission

Our mission is to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance & Accounting Analyst to support our finance and accounting operations. This role offers exposure to a broad range of financial activities, including cash management, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and audit support.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, sound analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy and operational excellence. You will work collaboratively across the organization, helping ensure the integrity of financial information, the timely execution of financial processes, and the effective management of day-to-day accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Cash Management

• Manage the timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors, employees, candidates, and other recipients.
• Monitor daily cash positions and maintain accurate reconciliations across multiple bank accounts, financial institutions, and legal entities.
• Support the administration of the Concur expense management platform, including expense report reviews and user access management.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and banking variances, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial transactions.

Accounting & General Ledger

• Support the monthly close process, including account reviews, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and financial processes.
• Support other team members as needs change, purchasing, payroll and benefits administration, etc.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and/or support financial reports for management, investors and other external stakeholders.
• Research financial variances and provide supporting analysis to help address questions and inform decision-making.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, ideally combining public accounting and private industry experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, month-end close procedures, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Understanding of internal controls and the importance of maintaining accurate, complete, and well-documented financial records.
• Strong attention to detail, with a consistent focus on accuracy and quality.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a collaborative approach to supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of assignments and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to support team members and respond to changing business needs.

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.