RAND Corporation recruits an Accountant to manage financial operations in its Los Angeles headquarters. Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses for research programs. Reconcile accounts payable and receivable across multi-year grants. Support audit preparations by compiling detailed transaction records. Day-to-day tasks include processing vendor payments and forecasting departmental expenditures for upcoming projects. Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Minimum five years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance. Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel pivot tables, and GAAP principles. CPA certification preferred. Excel in data reconciliation and budget forecasting.