Research Accounting Specialist

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RAND is seeking a Research Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team.

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Research Accounting, this role supports the setup of sponsor-funded awards and projectswithin Workday. Responsibilitiesinclude,assistingdivisions withmonitoringfinancialactivities to ensure compliance with RAND policy and applicable external regulations, andinitiatingaward or contract reconciliation by reviewing financials and coordinating with key personnel.

Responsibilities

• Create projects and tasks, perform ongoing maintenance, conduct quality assurance through knowledge of worktags and worktag mapping, and issue Project Action Notices (PAN).

• Compile, analyze, and present financial reports to Finance & Accounting management, Division Administrators (DA), and Research Finance Operations (RFO) Directors.

• Provide consultative assistanceregardinginternal and/or external funding to projects.

• Perform and report final income and balance statement positions after fiscal year ratedefinitizationfor immediate action.

• Coordinate with Accounting for manual journal entries or with Billing to post final invoices.

• Manage award and project records in Workday tomaintainfinancial positions and reconcile project-level balance sheet statements.

• Assist in researching, executing, and reporting cost transfers with Division Administrators (DA).

• Evaluate ideas and process changes that drive operational efficiencies and quality.

Qualifications

• Firm knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

• Must have superior communications skills;able to assess what information is needed and effectively communicate to all internal and external clients.

• Experience with general ledger functions.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively withinternaland cross-functional teams.

• General understanding of database management is a plus.

• Exposure to contracts and grants is a plus.

• Must have the ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Education Requirements

HS Diploma required.

AS/AA in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar discipline is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience required.

3-5 years of experience is preferred.

Location

We are hiring for this position in Washington, DC, Santa Monica, CA, and Pittsburgh, PA. We offer a hybrid work arrangement, combining work from home and on-site options.

Salary Range

$57,400 - $85,500

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.This position is overtime eligible. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

RAND is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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