Finance & Data Operations Coordinator

RCR Consulting • Washington, DC

2d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and analytical individual to support finance and operational processes across the company. This is an entry-level position. No prior experience in our industry, accounting, or specific systems is required. We provide extensive training and expect successful candidates to spend significant time learning company processes, workflows, and business operations. The ideal candidate enjoys learning, solving problems, and understanding how systems work. While the role involves established procedures and recurring responsibilities, success comes from understanding how those tasks fit into larger workflows and business processes. This is not a passive data-entry position. Attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to investigate issues and ask questions are critical to long-term success. This is not a traditional accounting role. While the position supports finance operations, the majority of the work involves learning complex workflows, troubleshooting issues, investigating discrepancies, supporting internal systems, and helping maintain critical operational processes.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
• Curiosity and willingness to understand how processes work
• Ability to learn new concepts and systems effectively
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Comfort working with data and structured information
• Willingness to investigate inconsistencies and seek clarification before proceeding when something does not appear correct
• Strong computer literacy and comfort learning new software and systems
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding uncertainty and is comfortable distinguishing between verified information, assumptions, and unresolved questions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with analytical coursework, programming, quantitative problem solving, data analysis, spreadsheets, research, or other environments that require logical reasoning
• Ability to follow how inputs affect outputs within a process or system
• Comfort understanding basic logical conditions and decision-making structures
• Ability to investigate unexpected results, identify potential root causes, and reason through possible explanations
• Ability to escalate questions when information cannot be confidently validated
• Adaptability and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools, systems, and processes
• Comfort working through ambiguity and identifying potential issues before they become larger problems
• Python
• MATLAB
• SQL
• Statistics or data analysis coursework
• Spreadsheet formulas
• Engineering or quantitative modeling
• Research projects
• Other analytical or technical problem-solving environments

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, billing, and finance-related operational workflows
• Maintain internal trackers, reports, and documentation
• Review data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and investigate unexpected results
• Verify information across multiple systems and sources
• Assist with reporting, reconciliations, and financial operations
• Learn and reliably execute established workflows and procedures
• Communicate questions, findings, and potential concerns proactively
• Escalate issues when information cannot be confidently validated
• Serve as a dependable backup resource for critical business processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed