Job description
Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The George Washington University School of Nursing is one of the top-ranked nursing schools in the nation and is proud to offer innovative educational programs led by top-tier faculty, supported by the latest in health care technology to prepare nurse leaders, providers and scholars to improve the health of all people by leveraging presence in the nation’s capital.
The School of Nursing’s Finance Office is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join the dynamic team. The Analyst will work with the Finance Director to develop and manage the School of Nursing’s annual budget. Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in providing financial management and guidance in budgetary and daily financial operations and implements financial policies and procedures and internal controls to ensure full compliance. The Analyst will provide effective communications regarding quarterly forecasts and budgets, both verbal and written that are professional, support collegiality, and are representative of the Finance leadership. The Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Finance. This position will regularly engage with School of Nursing staff and faculty, as well as university staff. This position will also need to manage special projects assigned by the Director.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
The School of Nursing’s Finance Office is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join the dynamic team. The Analyst will work with the Finance Director to develop and manage the School of Nursing’s annual budget. Financial Analyst plays a crucial role in providing financial management and guidance in budgetary and daily financial operations and implements financial policies and procedures and internal controls to ensure full compliance. The Analyst will provide effective communications regarding quarterly forecasts and budgets, both verbal and written that are professional, support collegiality, and are representative of the Finance leadership. The Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Finance. This position will regularly engage with School of Nursing staff and faculty, as well as university staff. This position will also need to manage special projects assigned by the Director.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Supports in inputting the information of the annual budgets for all fund types incorporating historical data, current activities and anticipated activities to forecast budgets for fiscal year.
- Provides support to the Finance Director during year-end closing, including but not limited to processing transfers and answering any questions that may arise.
- Maintains financial reporting system using accounting and spreadsheet software.
- Independently handles procurement transactions by reviewing, overseeing, and processing for payment purchasing requests, invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents. Handles all procurement issues from the day-to-day to the very complex transactions.
- Interacts with the university’s procurement office or with contracted vendors on a wide range of procurement issues, including vendor registration and updates; serves as the School’s primary source on providing information and guidance to faculty and staff regarding the procurement and expense reporting processes.
- Processes a variety of payment requests, such as payments to vendors, payments to students (stipends, prizes and awards), payments to faculty via supplemental compensation action; payments to other internal departments via journal entries transfers; payments to guest speakers (honoraria), etc.; provides correct allocation information for expenditures and may conduct audits of accounts and program budgets.
- Reviews and approves expense reports and to faculty, staff, students, as well as reimbursement requests to guest speakers.
- Researches problematic transactions/invoices; handles the resolution and reconciliation of payment discrepancies and other issues as they arise.
- Prepares and submits cash and check deposits.
- Works on grants and Sponsored Research administration duties, to include pre-award budget proposals and proposal submission for review; supports post-awards with processing of labor distributions and redistributions, invoice payment and cost transfers. Seeks guidance from the FD on analysis/problem solving for post-award financial management, e.g., allocability, allowability, etc.
- Provides procurement and expense reporting guidance to the School’s Faculty and Staff employees and supports with regard to invoices and reimbursements
- Responds to requests and concerns from internal and external offices regarding fiscal transactions, including HEA reports and OTR; investigates, analyzes and provides updates on resolved or unresolved problems related to funds, budgets, expenditures, procurement practices, contracts, etc.
- Reviews, updates and approves as timekeeper the departmental timecards for biweekly employees and acts as a back-up timekeeper to review for accuracy and approve leave requests.
- Assists with the hiring and termination of student wage positions.
- Provides advice for the School’s faculty and staff on the Concur and EAS automated systems. Oversees the maintenance of the procurement files.
- Assists with the training to the program Associate about processing the GW Procurement Card in SAP Concur and reviewing the expense justification form.
- Monitors daily financial operations
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exceptional organizational, time management, multi-tasking and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel.
- Experience working in a university environment including direct communication with students and staff.
- Ability to serve a full spectrum of personalities, including demanding or otherwise difficult individuals.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and phone communication.
- Ability to act as a lead and provide training to others.
- Proficiency in cross-cultural communication and working in a team environment.
Typical Hiring Range
$50,005.36 - $68,716.00 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
School of Nursing
Family
Finance and Business
Sub-Family
Division/School Financial Management
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S012064
Job Open Date:
04/17/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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