Financial Analyst

Summary

Georgetown University is a higher education institution committed to rigorous academic programs, global perspective, and social justice. The Financial Analyst manages post-award financial operations for sponsored projects, including account setup, budget maintenance, billing, reporting, and award closeout, while advising stakeholders on grant compliance and supporting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include account setup, budget maintenance, billing, financial reporting, and award closeout
• Working under general supervision, the Analyst interprets relevant federal, sponsor, and institutional regulations to provide guidance to faculty and staff on grant compliance
• Additionally, the Analyst contributes to special projects and process improvements as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1 year of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or sponsored research administration
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, ledger reconciliation, and financial analysis
• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and present complex financial data
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in computerized financial software
• Demonstrated understanding of research administration processes
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance [2 CFR 200] and its predecessors OMB Circulars A-110, A-21, A-133, A-122; FAR, PHS Guidelines, DS2 regulations, private agency guidelines, costing principles, and University procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good mathematical and Excel skills
• Effective interpersonal, collaboration, and customer-service skills
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1 year of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or sponsored research administration
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles, ledger reconciliation, and financial analysis
• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and present complex financial data
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in computerized financial software
• Demonstrated understanding of research administration processes
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance [2 CFR 200] and its predecessors OMB Circulars A-110, A-21, A-133, A-122; FAR, PHS Guidelines, DS2 regulations, private agency guidelines, costing principles, and University procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good mathematical and Excel skills
• Effective interpersonal, collaboration, and customer-service skills

Nice to Haves

• degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life balance benefits
• Employee discounts
• Voluntary insurance options