FINANCIAL ASSISTANT 2 , Materials Science and Engineering Key Responsibilities: Perform financial activities including processing, reviewing, approving, and tracking financial transactions for faculty and their labs. Conduct regular review of account activity for compliance with MIT and sponsor policy, budget vs. actuals, positive balances, and expiring accounts. Process account closeouts including compliance audits. Conduct regular review of transactions in accordance with the financial review and control process. Serve as a resource for faculty, postdocs, and students on financial transactions. Create and maintain documentation for DMSE-specific and MIT-wide financial policies, procedures, and best practices. May provide backup support to financial staff during absences. Perform other administrative, financial, and clerical duties as necessary. J-18808-Ljbffr