Accountant

George Washington University; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University in Ashburn, VA seeks an Accountant to support the Finance Division by preparing accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations and financial analysis to ensure timely reporting for university operations.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, strong Excel skills, and experience with Banner and EAS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Experience in accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Journal Entries (JE) in EAS to correct balances after communicating with the Cashier’s Office and obtaining documentation.
• Research and report account activity across Banner, EAS, Excel and related systems.
• Record incoming wires and departmental deposits to allocate funds to the correct GW accounts.
• Process monthly balance sheet reconciliations and finalize reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly variance analyses for the balance sheet.
• Review and record JEs for receipts and petty cash as approved.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

Accountant position is responsible for assisting the Finance Division in preparing accurate and timely financial statements for the university. Position requires a thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of US, ( GAAP ) and theories, doctrines, systems, principles, practices and terminology of accounting issues and transactions.

• Responsible for daily financial analysis and research of outstanding discrepancies in (4) clearing accounts. Prepare Journal Entries (JE) into EAS Systems to correct outstanding balances after communicating with the Cashier’s Office, running Banner Reports, and contacting applicable university officials for adjustments documentation.
• Responsible for daily research and account activity reporting for financial analysis in multiple platforms applications such as Banner systems, EAS , Microsoft excel, PNC Bank systems, Master card connect and Western Union domains.
• Preparation and daily recording of incoming Fed Wires (Daily) incoming wires, ACHS , international wire transfers and departmental deposits to allocate funds transfer to correct accounts across GW.
• Process monthly clearing account financial analysis and submit final Reconciliation.
• Prepare Variance financial analysis in excel (Quarterly) for Balance Sheet Statement.
• Responsible for monthly analysis and preparation for (8) balance sheet account reconciliations and processing of adjusting journal entries in EAS .
• Review and record timely JE for record receipts in EAS Systems Daily communicate with departments GW to obtain information for correct funds allocation.
• Process JE for closing of petty cash funds as approved confirmations with Treasury Management and internal customers are finalized and supporting documentation provided.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equal combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with experience in accounting preferred.
Proficiency in excel.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Finance

Family

Family Finance and Business

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Accounting

Stream

Level

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Employee Onsite Status Hybrid

Telework:

Telework: Yes

Required Background Check:

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S014488

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 09/29/2026

Job Close Date:

Job Close Date: 10/06/2026

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder,employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
  • Yes, IEP complete
  • No, still in IEP
  • N/a - not a current GW employee
• * What is your salary range expectation?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Briefly describe your relevant professional experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Human Resource
Management & Development

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