Job Description Summary: | It is the academic mission of the George Washington University’s School of Business (GWSB) to be a preeminent business school recognized for scholarly research, teaching excellence, innovative curricula and focus on the responsible management of organizations in the global environment. In support of this mission, the Finance Department is searching for a Finance Coordinator. This individual is a key contributor in providing high quality customer service to all constituencies within the School of Business.
This position is responsible for providing enhanced support to the finance team’s efforts to monitor and complete appropriate documents and reports on financial statements, accounts, annual returns and filings, by tracking and updating accounts and ledgers while maintaining compliance with all regulations. Under general supervision, this position identifies daily activity in accounts, provides first-level approval for GWSB expense reports and P-Card transactions in Concur under direction from the Finance Director. This position also compiles a variety of routine reports, reviews supplier requests, and policy requirements to update and activate vendors, provides customer support to university entities and external vendors, maintains credit card compliance, and processes bulk checks, file uploads, and direct funds using established systems and processes. This role also assists with the preparation of journal entries, invoices, and other reports provided to management, assists with year-end closing activities and audits ,profits and losses analyses including other ad-hoc requests.
Additional information: - Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for the enforcement of GWSB and GW policies and procedures by reviewing and approving GWSB’s financial transactions.
- Supports GWSB Faculty and school leadership team by preparing detailed financial and budgetary analysis (utilizing GW Systems, Microsoft Excel and other tools) of assigned funding sources and areas of responsibility.
- Serves as a primary resource to GWSB’s Faculty and Staff on resolving issues related to procurement, expense reporting, and other financial matters by staying up-to-date with University policies, procedures and systems.
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.
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Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study.
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: | - Familiarity with GW Administrative and financial systems (Oracle EAS, Concur), policies, and procedures
- Experience working or supporting a procurement card (P Card)/travel card expense reporting program
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Advanced Formulas, Pivot Tables & Reports)
- Degree or completed coursework in accounting
- Able to maintain organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills in a deadline driven environment
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