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Research Assistant

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting
Cambridge, MA Temporary
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
KBW Financial Staffing is working with a prestigious university in the Greater Boston area that 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. Experience with 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)

For immediate consideration, please submit an updated copy of your resume in Word format to Colin McDonnell at cmcdonnell@kbwfinancial.com.

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Salary : $32 - $38

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