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Accountant Analyst

Georgetown University
life insurance, tuition assistance
United States, Washington
June 01, 2023
Accountant Analyst Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview Full-charge accountant for Grants and Contracts for over 30 million under EL Programs. Responsible for preparing budgets, processing requisitions, receipts, and expense journals, monthly reconciliations, preparing budget to actual financial reports, preparing monthly and quarterly ad hoc financial reports requested by the sponsor. Responsible for processing and reconciling financial transactions relating to the EL Fellow and Specialist Program. As a designated Accountant for a Sponsored Project, the employee is responsible for the financial management of the sponsored project to ensure compliance with sponsor's requirements and University's policies and procedures. Review and reconcile expenses on the Center Status Reports to ensure that the expenses are a) allowable by the sponsor for the project, b) allocable to the project, c) reasonable and necessary, d) supported by required documents, and e) within the budgeted amounts; Review salary distributions to ensure that they reasonably reflect employees' level of effort on project. Review associated fringe benefits for accuracy; Review the commitments of key personnel, to ensure the costs reasonably reflect the level of effort committed to the sponsors as part of proposal and notify OSP/OSR of significant variances; Review the calculation of indirect cost recovery to ensure accuracy; Process all corrections and adjustments within 90 days of when the charge initially posts to the financial system (posted date for non-payroll and pay period end date for payroll transactions) and ensure corrections and adjustments are reviewed and approved according to the signature authority policy and supported by appropriate documents; Complete the Financial Status Report (FSR) worksheets timely and accurately; and Ensure that payments to subrecipients are reviewed and processed in a timely manner. Work Interactions The role of this position is crucial to the effective functioning of the EL Program. He/She must have good communication skills, and must ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner. The accountant interacts with personnel from CIED finance and with personnel from the EL Program. Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. The employee will have to come to Georgetown University/CIED when requested by their supervisor and/or the CIED/ELP Program Directors. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: . Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 1-2 years in Grant Accounting experience preferred. Must be detailed oriented with good organizational and communication skills. Must have a working knowledge of Windows and have advanced Excel skills. Preferred requirements and qualifications should be listed separately here. Sponsored Project Management (if applicable) If this position serves as the Department Financial Manager for a Sponsored Project, please insert the text found on the HR website: Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS () using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or . Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works . EEO Statement: Georgetown University is an fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the . To apply, visit Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. jeid-b6aef2d9be512048aa656e8938858615