Research Finance Analyst

Northeastern University College of Engineering

Research Finance Analyst supporting Northeastern University's compliance with financial research administration and grant management. Collaborating with stakeholders to manage financial awards while providing training and guidance.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,335 - $107,823 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting post-award financial management and oversight of awards within the assigned portfolio
Reviewing and approving/rejecting transactions in Workday or Concur, ensuring all expenses posted to an account meet compliance with award terms and conditions or other regulations, guidelines, or policies
Performing account reconciliations with varying ranges of complexities
Preparing financial reports ensuring accuracy in calculations and timely submission
Completing, routing, and submitting final reconciliations or closeout activities as needed
Engaging in meetings, trainings, or other activities to provide customer service and support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or 2-5 years of relevant work experience
Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain clearance at the Secret level
Financial analysis and reporting experience with familiarity with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, or other regulations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to independently learn and utilize a variety of systems, applications, and resources
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to interact with tact and diplomacy with constituents at all levels of an organization
Proven customer service skills with a service-minded approach
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness & life
Retirement
Commuting & transportation

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementaccount reconciliationsfinancial reportingfinancial analysisGAAPUniform Guidancecompliancetransaction approvalexpense managementdata accuracy

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationtact and diplomacycustomer serviceteamworkindependent learningservice-minded approach

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeDoD Secret clearance