Accounting, Grants, and Finance Coordinator

Core responsibilities:

• Support finance and accounting operations including maintaining costing allocation spreadsheets, executing journal entries, reviewing financial reports, and assisting with budget preparation and forecasting
• Manage sponsored research activities including post-award activities, grant reporting, compliance monitoring, and supporting proposal development
• Handle procurement processes including accounts payable, vendor payments, invoice processing, and maintaining payment tracking systems
• Participate in financial meetings, prepare documentation, and attend training to build expertise in financial systems and grant management

This role supports the Development Innovation Lab's work developing innovations to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries by ensuring efficient financial management and grant administration for research projects.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics or finance, or minor/concentration in accounting
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information and work effectively in a diverse research environment
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, operations, grant administration, finance, or related field preferred

This is described as a great early career opportunity to gain experience in finance, accounting, sponsored research, and general operations in a non-profit research environment. No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights are mentioned in the posting.