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Key Budget and Finance Assistant
Company | American University |
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Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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Salary | $22.86 – $25 |
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Type | Part-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines and priority
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Manage and process coaching payments for multiple executive education contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university and federal guidelines
- Coordinate with coaches, students, and the finance team to resolve discrepancies efficiently
- Maintain and update a centralized invoice tracking system, producing accurate reports on payment status and outstanding items to support fiscal planning
- Ensure data integrity and facilitate real-time budget monitoring for leadership and stakeholders
- Prepare and submit PAP documentation in alignment with university procedures and timelines through Workday
- Communicate with Accounts Payable and relevant departments to resolve delays or issues proactively
- Assist in monthly and quarterly reconciliations to ensure alignment between program expenditures and the university’s financial systems
- Identify variances and contribute to corrective actions or process enhancements
- Perform other tasks as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant experience