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Finance
Santa Monica, CA (On-Site/Office)
Job Type:
Regular
The RAND Corporation seeks an Accountant to perform General Ledger accounting duties to support the financial transactions at RAND.
Duties
This position is responsible for processing and recording the financial transactions related to cash management, including but not limited to recording and verifying all cash-related transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, client payments, and ad hoc bank transactions.
Additional responsibilities include recording journal entries, performing bank and general ledger account reconciliations, conducting fluctuation analysis, and preparing reports on cash positions. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of management reports, quarterly/annual financial statements, and rollforwards; compiling and preparing supporting documentation and schedules for audit requests; and participating in various other ad hoc projects as requested by management.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Location
Positions Open
One
Salary Range : $64,400 - $96,100
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.The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Regular
The RAND Corporation seeks an Accountant to perform General Ledger accounting duties to support the financial transactions at RAND.
Duties
This position is responsible for processing and recording the financial transactions related to cash management, including but not limited to recording and verifying all cash-related transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, client payments, and ad hoc bank transactions.
Additional responsibilities include recording journal entries, performing bank and general ledger account reconciliations, conducting fluctuation analysis, and preparing reports on cash positions. This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of management reports, quarterly/annual financial statements, and rollforwards; compiling and preparing supporting documentation and schedules for audit requests; and participating in various other ad hoc projects as requested by management.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience and understanding of accounting transactions required
- Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
- Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to organize workflow in an efficient manner
- Aptitude to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
- Research, compile, and analyze data for projects/reports as needed
- Experience in non-profit accounting, a plus
- Proficient use of MS Office suite required
- Strong Excel skills; experience with large data sets required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday ERP, a plus
Education
- Minimum BS/BA in Finance, Business or Accounting
- CPA / or working towards CPA, a plus
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year related to Business/Accounting experience.
- 3 years of experience is preferred.
Location
- Santa Monica - hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days in Santa Monica office)
Positions Open
One
Salary Range : $64,400 - $96,100
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.The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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