Financial Analyst I

Work Schedule

• Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location

• Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type

• Hybrid Eligible
• Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Pay Band: 04

Salary

• Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department

About the Position

Responsibilities

• Financial Reconciliation and Financial Reporting:
• Performs reconciliations of assigned funds and organizations;
• Monitors expenditures and available balances;
• Prepares recurring financial reports and budget summaries;
• Assists with monthly tracking of revenue and expenditures;
• Supports budget development through data collection and analysis;
• Coordinates carryforward and budget adjustment requests;
• Ensures financial activities comply with university policies and procedures; and
• Maintains financial records and supporting documentation.
• Financial Operations:
• Processes journal vouchers, labor redistributions, and budget transfers;
• Reviews purchases and personnel transactions for compliance;
• Coordinates financial transactions with central university offices;
• Assists departments with routine financial questions; and
• Partners with colleagues to facilitate operational and finance related projects.
• Financial Process Management and Improvement:
• Identifies discrepancies and procedural issues;
• Assists with documentation of financial procedures;
• Recommends process improvements to supervisor; and
• Supports implementation of operational enhancements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Some demonstrated relevant experience (typically one or more years);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; intermediate Excel skills;
• Prior experience working with databases;
• General knowledge of fiscal and budgetary processes and general accounting principles;
• Knowledge of standard financial reporting requirements and transaction processing procedures;
• Skill in reconciling financial transactions and maintaining accurate documentation;
• Skill in compiling financial data and generating recurring reports;
• Ability to recognize discrepancies and route issues through appropriate channels;
• Ability to apply established policies, procedures, and financial guidelines consistently;
• Ability to organize workload and complete assignments within established deadlines;
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with faculty, staff, and stakeholders;
• Adapt to changing technologies and practices;
• Working knowledge of financial systems; and
• Intermediate MS Excel skills (e.g., formulas, basic pivot tables).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field;
• Prior experience working with databases (preferably with systems currently used at George Mason (i.e., Banner, eVA, etc.);
• Experience with budget planning and monitoring expenditures;
• Experience in handling confidential data such as salary information;
• Experience with a large public institution;
• Knowledge of higher education practices and university fund structures;
• Knowledge of George Mason information systems, such as Banner, eVA, etc.;
• Skill in navigating financial databases and generating ad hoc reports; and
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to professional growth.

Instructions to Applicants