About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Research Finance Analyst to support post-award financial administration for a portfolio of research grants. This role focuses on post-award activities (setup, invoicing, invoice approvals, reconciliation, and closeout) and provides high-quality service to investigators and research staff. Ideal candidates have basic finance/accounting knowledge, familiarity with grant systems (PeopleSoft, InfoEd or similar), and solid Excel skills.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up project awards and processing amendments as needed
• Manage the financial administration of a less-complex research grant portfolio across the grant life cycle (non‑federal and federal awards)
• Review and approve incoming subcontract invoices for payment
• Prepare financial reporting and sponsor invoicing
• Perform project close-out tasks including journal entries and reconciliations
• Ensure award management complies with sponsor rules, regulations, and internal policies
• Support cross-functional teams and respond to sponsor or investigator inquiries
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with grant management systems such as PeopleSoft or InfoEd (or similar)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization with a customer-service orientation
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and handle confidential information with discretion
• Able to thrive in a busy, high-volume, deadline-driven environment

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business, Finance or related) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in finance, accounting, or business (relevant internships may qualify)
• Experience in research administration or academic/hospital/nonprofit settings preferred
• License/Certification: N/A

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring range: $54,200 – $79,200 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Benefits and final salary will be determined based on experience, skills, and organizational policies

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Brookline Village, MA (on-site or as specified by Confidential Client)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This posting follows applicable state and federal hiring laws for roles listed in Massachusetts.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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