Senior Accountant

Why RTI

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world’s most critical problems with technical and science‑based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

The successful incumbent will join RTI International's Office of CFO.

Job Summary: They will be responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information, with a focus on project accounting, recording transactions and preparing reports with little supervision.

Essential Duties:

• Compile and analyze financial information, with a focus on project accounting, recording transactions and preparing reports with little supervision.
• Review complex client contracts with a GAAP lens to ensure proper contract setup in accordance with ASC 606 and ASC 958.
• Analyze project portfolio, prepare reports and review financial information.
• Work with Finance Operations and Contracts departments to solve problems and improve processes.
• Perform month‑end reconciliations, as needed.
• Assist with annual external audit.
• Prepare account reconciliations and analysis which may include revenue and expense activity reporting utilizing Oracle reporting functionalities.
• Prepare or assist in review of monthly, quarterly and annual financials for review by management.
• Analyze financial statements using high level of GAAP knowledge to apply judgment related to reporting and recording of revenue.
• Assist in troubleshooting problems and serve as a resource for internal customers seeking assistance and advice.
• Communicate with various teams and business personnel throughout the Institute.

Typical Education & Experience Requirements

Job Requirements are a combination of qualifications and related experience. Judgment of an acceptable equivalent combination, on an individual basis, is the responsibility of Management.

Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience, Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, PhD and 1 year of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, technical staff and internal clients.
• Ability to be resourceful and to take initiative in analyzing situations and applying principles and procedures to assist in the development of solutions to difficult problems.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent working knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Contracts and Projects Modules.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting practices.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload, self‑manage and complete tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as required by contracts.
• Demonstration of the RTI Values and Lead Forward behaviors by all employees is critical to the Institute’s success. Behaviors associated with our Values and Lead Forward can be found on RTI Insider and Careers page.

• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial Record Keeping
• Finance and Accounting Trends
• General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Finance and Accounting Platforms

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory…