George Washington University Looking for Financial Analyst, School of Nursing at Washington, DC  Full Time

• 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 accounts receivable and payable reporting system using accounting and spreadsheet software.
• Independently manages 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 for 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 expense reports and to faculty, staff, students, as well as reimbursement requests to guest speakers.
• Prepares and submits cash and check deposits.
• Provides procurement and expense reporting guidance to the school’s faculty and staff employees regarding invoices and reimbursements.
• Provides advice for the school’s staff on the Concur and Oracle automated systems. Oversees the maintenance of the procurement files.
• Assists with the training of the program Associate about processing the Pcard in Concur and reviewing the expense justification form.
• Provide advice, counsel, and exceptional service in processing complex financial aid requests in accordance with university and federal guidelines.
• Evaluate and analyze financial aid requests to determine eligibility for assistance. Determine appropriate awards for scholarships, grants, and college work-study for approved requests.
• Investigate complex financial aid/loan discrepancies, respond to inquiries, research, and resolve problems.

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.

• 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 skillfully negotiate tough situations with both internal and external groups and 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.

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.