Cash Management Financial Analyst

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC seeks a finance professional to produce and analyze financial data within Cash Management, Accounting Operations, OF&A. The role emphasizes forecasting, reporting, and ensuring data integrity across payment operations and related cash activities.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in financial reconciliation, data analysis, and knowledge of government accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in financial management including review, analysis, reconciliation, monitoring, or resolution of financial transactions or data.
• Experience with cash management, payment operations, accounts payable, or electronic payment processing.
• Ability to identify data issues and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial forecasts for budgeting and cash management reports.
• Analyze financial data to identify changes in program requirements and advise corrective actions.
• Track and correct incomplete or conflicting data affecting reports or projects.
• Troubleshoot problems and review ledger activity and related accounts to resolve issues.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Cash management

Reconciliation

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

LL.B./J.D. or related degree

2 years graduate education

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC seeks a finance professional to produce and analyze financial data within Cash Management, Accounting Operations, OF&A. The role emphasizes forecasting, reporting, and ensuring data integrity across payment operations and related cash activities.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in financial reconciliation, data analysis, and knowledge of government accounting processes.