Accountant

RAND Corporation is seeking an Accountant to perform General Ledger accounting duties to support financial transactions. This role is key in ensuring accurate management of the company’s cash operations and maintaining the integrity of financial records through various accounting tasks. Responsibilities This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely management of the company’s cash operations The position is responsible for processing desktop deposits and recording all financial transactions—including checks/ACH/wires/credit card payments, deposits, withdrawals, bank transfers, client payments, and other ad hoc bank transactions with careful attention to detail and accuracy The position will also support the integrity of financial records by preparing and recording journal entries, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, and preparing daily cash position reports The work helps maintain the organization’s financial stability and provides essential insights that guide sound business decisions Skills 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 Proficient use of MS Office suite required Strong Excel skills; experience with large data sets required Minimum BS/BA in Finance, Business or Accounting Minimum of 1 year related to Business/Accounting experience Experience in non-profit accounting, a plus Experience with Workday ERP, a plus CPA / or working towards CPA, a plus 3 years of experience is preferred Benefits Health insurance coverage Life and disability insurance Savings plan Paid time-off More Company Overview RAND is a non-profit organization that provides objective research and public policy analysis services. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship RAND has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.