Accounting Specialist - Part-time, Temporary

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Requirements

Job Overview

The temporary Accounting Specialist will create income statements and balance sheets for us by 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.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Work Interactions

The Accounting Specialist works with their supervisor most close. On occasion, they may work with the Marketing and Sales Director and/or the Digital Publishing and Rights Manager.

Requirements and 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.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Remote. 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 positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. 

 Pay Range 

The projected hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $45.00 - $55.00. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, 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.