Research Assistant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing is partnering with a prestigious university in the Greater Boston area to hire a Back Research Assistant Grant Accountant in Cambridge, MA. This contract role pays $32-$38 per hour and offers potential conversion.

You will manage pre- and post-award sponsored research activities, prepare financial analysis and forecasts, and advise faculty on financial management. A Bachelor's degree with 4+ years' accounting/finance experience and proficiency in Excel (experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related accounting/finance experience
• Proficient with Excel. Experiencewith SAP, Cognos, and Brio is a plus
• Experience managing pre- and post-award sponsored funds with knowledge of federal guidelines
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-award sponsored research activities, including proposal preparation, award setup, grant monitoring, compliance, and closeout
• Prepare financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, effort certifications, cost-sharing, and under-recovery tracking for assigned accounts
• Partner with key stakeholders to improve processes and provide guidance and training on research administration
• Serve as a finance subject matter expert, advising faculty and staff on financial management across sponsored and non-sponsored accounts

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Cognos

Brio

Job description

Back Research Assistant Grant Accountant Cambridge , Massachusetts Temp Per Hour Aug 25, 2026 $32.00 - $38.00 KBW Financial Staffingis working with a prestigious university in theGreater Bostonareathat is looking for a Research Assistant to join their team. This is a contract position (potential to convert) that is paying between $32-$38/hr depending on experience. The responsibilities for this role will include:

• Manage pre- and post-award sponsored research activities, including proposal preparation, award setup, grant monitoring, compliance, and closeout
• Prepare financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, effort certifications, cost-sharing, and under-recovery tracking for assigned accounts
• Partner with key stakeholders to improve processes and provide guidance and training on research administration
• Serve as a finance subject matter expert, advising faculty and staff on financial management across sponsored and non-sponsored accounts

The experience required for this role:

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related accounting/finance experience
• Proficient with Excel. Experiencewith SAP, Cognos, and Brio is a plus
• Experience managing pre- and post-award sponsored funds with knowledge of federal guidelines
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly

Compensation:$32-$38/hr (DOE)

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