Financial Analyst

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Manage post-award financial operations for an assigned portfolio of sponsored projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $44,022 - $73,407 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing post-award financial operations, including budgeting, billing, and compliance with federal and institutional regulations. Proficient in financial analysis and reporting, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and computerized financial software.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Operations ManagementBudgeting and Financial ReportingGrant Compliance GuidanceKnowledge of OMB Uniform GuidanceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisLedger ReconciliationInvoicingFinancial ReportingGrant AdministrationCosting PrinciplesData AnalysisComputerized Financial SoftwareRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

Sponsored Research AdministrationOMB CircularsFARPHS GuidelinesUniversity Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage post-award financial operations for an assigned portfolio of sponsored projects
Set up accounts and maintain budgets
Handle billing, financial reporting, and award closeout
Interpret federal, sponsor, and institutional regulations
Provide grant compliance guidance to faculty and staff
Contribute to special projects and process improvements
Report directly to the Manager, Sponsored Projects Accounting and Reporting
Work daily with Principal Investigators, Grant Managers, Department Administrators, the Office of Sponsored Projects, the Office of Research Services, federal agencies, other government organizations, and private sponsors
Ensure accurate invoicing, collections, reports, invoices, and other financial transactions to support revenue recognition and cash position
Help prevent audit findings, repayment of funds, fines, interest, and other compliance impacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
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
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 predecessors OMB Circulars A-110, A-21, A-133, A-122
Knowledge of 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities