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Requirements

The Expense Analyst is responsible for providing transactional support for finance processes to finance and athletics staffs. Collegiate athletics is a unique sector of higher education and managing athletic business operations requires an understanding of finance and athletics. Given that athletics operates in-office daily, this position comes into the office 4 times per week. This presence is especially critical for facilitating a successful relationship between Cluster 4 and GU Athletics. The Expense Analyst is part of a team responsible for the effective and efficient review and monitoring of all university expense reports & Spend Authorizations. The Analyst serves as a team member on the Cluster 4 Financial team, supporting multi-departmental efforts on payables systems and the utilization of existing systems to meet the University’s needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and correct expense reports and supporting documentation for account coding and compliance with the University’s expense policy, communicating exceptions to the expense preparer.

• Monitor expense reports in progress and help to ensure that expense reports are approved/paid on time, escalating issues to the Manager or Director as needed.

• Provide training on proper expense report preparation and ProCard usage.

• Manage travel expense reconciliation, with this significant responsibility requiring a full-time employee dedicated to travel expense reconciliation alone at most institutions.

• Support of administration of the University’s Procurement Card Program, including managing team travel payment documentation, completing expense reports/monitoring available spend authorization balances, and working closely with travel agents on resolving travel charge discrepancies, and final hotel folios.

Work Interactions

The Expense Analyst will report to the Senior Planning & Budget Analyst. The position will also work closely with the Athletics Coaches & Administrators and Travel Vendor to ensure support of the units with respect to expense report review, timely reimbursement payments to employees for expense report, and employee payments to the university for reimbursement of personal expenses charged to the ProCard. The position will interact with staff across various levels within the University, providing guidance and recommendations to departments on travel policies, the purchases of goods and services, and expense report policy and preparation. The position will work closely with Purchasing and Contracts, Athletics Division and Travel Vendors. The position will assist with multi-departmental efforts in workday GMS and current utilization of existing systems, and will also provide recommendations on travel policies and partners that will support the optimal combination of operational efficiency, timeliness, and cost with team & individual travel. The Analyst is expected to be extensively cross-trained and able to perform the full range of Campus Accounting activities with consistent accuracy, timeliness, and dedication to superior customer service and problem solving.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 0-2 years’ experience in a finance, accounting, or business operation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business, finance, accounting, technology management, or related field

• Experience in a higher education environment

• Experience with travel & expense management

• Experience with corporate card administration and tools

• Experience with Workday Financials

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. 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: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$41,926.00 - $65,090.00

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/https%3A//policymanual.gudrupal.georgetown.edu/201-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Affirmative-Action) 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 (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

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 Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .