[Hiring] Accounting Specialist @Georgetown University

Role Description

The temporary Accounting Specialist will create income statements and balance sheets for GU Press in evaluating its financial health and monitoring its budget. The person in this role will understand the specific requirements of producing income statements and balance sheets for publishing and will follow publishing finance best practices.

• Create income statements for each month March 2021 through June 2026 following best practices for publishing. Total of 64 reports.
• Create balance sheets for each month February 2021 through June 2026 following best practices for publishing. Total of 65 reports.
• June reports for each FY should be comprehensive and serve as the fiscal year-end reports.
• Advise the press on which data is best to use to create income statements and balance sheets.
• Evaluate data produced by GU’s internal system, GMS, for accuracy and applicability in creating income statements and balance sheets for publishing. Advise the press about the best use of this data.
• Determine any additional financial data that is needed to create accurate statements to meet best practices for publishing. Work with supervisor to determine where this data comes from and how best to use it.
• Advise press on updates to accounting practices and future creation of income statements and balance sheets.

Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience with financial accounting in a book publishing company.
• Proficiency with reporting tools, databases, and advanced spreadsheet functions.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with higher education budget processes and systems.
• Knowledge of Workday system and/or previous experience with Hopkins Fulfillment reports is desired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life balance benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• An array of voluntary insurance options.

Company Description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.