Accountant

George Washington University; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

George Washington University in Ashburn, Virginia seeks an Accountant to assist the Finance Division in preparing accurate financial statements and applying GAAP. This role requires daily analysis, journal entries in EAS, and collaboration with the Cashier's Office.

Responsibilities include reconciling clearing accounts, reporting variances, and ensuring proper funds allocation across Banner, EAS, Excel, and banking platforms. It is a full-time hybrid on-site role with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily financial analyses and journal entries in EAS to correct discrepancies.
• Research and report account activity across Banner, EAS, Excel, and banking systems.
• Process inbound wires, ACHs, and transfers to allocate funds across GW accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and prepare adjusting entries.
• Assist with closing petty cash funds and coordinating with Treasury.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

EAS Systems

Banner Reports

PNC Bank Systems

MasterCard Connect

Job description

I. JOB OVERVIEW

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 equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Hiring Range

$22.55 - $37.24

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

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: Ashburn, Virginia
• College/School/Department: Finance
• Family: Finance and Business
• Sub-Family: Accounting
• Stream: Individual Contributor
• Level: Level 1
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
• Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid
• Telework: Yes
• 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?: No
• Posting Number: S014488
• Job Open Date: 09/29/2026
• Job Close Date: 10/06/2026
• 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.