Accounting Analyst, Gift Administration - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

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Accounting Analyst, Gift Administration - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Accounting Analyst is the dedicated liaison between the Office of Advancement and main campus’s General Accounting Office to ensure University compliance to accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. They act as the in-house specialist on related accounting pronouncements including, but not limited to, FASB 116, 117, & 124.

As well, they partner with GAO to reconcile Advancement’s bank accounts, balance sheet related accounts, contribution accounts, and the reporting of contributions received by the University; and ensure the sub-ledger agrees to the general ledger, as well as other management reporting.

Work Interactions

Reporting  to the Director of Gift Accounting, the Accounting Analyst participates in brainstorming, reviewing, and resolving concerns and problems related to the recording, reconciling and reporting of gift activity.

They also interact with fiscal officers and other financial and administrative managers in resolving gift transaction activities and problems; and have considerable interactions with the General Accounting Office, as well as internal and external auditors.

This position has been designated as Telework. 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 .

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Up to 2 years of progressive experience in accounting environment required- preference for with direct non-profit experience and experience in the reconciliation of complex accounts
• Strong writing skills and effective oral communications skills
• Strict compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word

Preferred requirements and qualifications

• 2+ years direct experience in the reconciliation of complex accounts and charitable donations
• Progress towards a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar certification

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our colleagues and the Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission. We invite you to learn more about the Office of Advancement, our Jesuit values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here .

The expected pay range for this position is $47,586 to $67,000 per annum.

Georgetown University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  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 Department of Human Resources website .