The George Washington University, the largest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital, is currently offering exciting and rewarding employment opportunities for grants accounting management professionals. The University had research expenditures for FY1999 totaling $67.3 million and has recently restructured its grants and contracts accounting services. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, organized, customer service-oriented individuals to join our institution as we implement the new Grants and Contracts Accounting Services unit and work towards our goal of moving into the ranks of the nation’s premier research institutions. A summary of the positions available, the entry-level qualifications, and instructions for applying for employment at The George Washington University follow. Assistant Director, Grants and Contracts Accounting Services (Requisition # R8195) Reporting to the Director, Grants and Contracts Accounting Services, the Assistant Director will assist with the management of GCAS with specific responsibility for the day-to-day direction of awards management, cash management, and general ledger maintenance activities. To be considered an applicant, it is necessary to have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management; a minimum of four years of progressive management experience in a post award grants management office in a large, complex non-profit organization, preferably a University, to include experience in fund accounting and/or grant accounting and grant budgeting and forecasting; advanced knowledge of computer-oriented applications and technology; strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, supervisory, leadership, change management, and presentation skills; the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment; and a demonstrated willingness to learn and share new ideas. A Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field and/or a CPA credential, wide-ranging experience with the principles, practices, and procedures relative to Federal and non-Federal sponsored research in a research medical university, and the demonstrated success in business process re-engineering and/or implementation of new information systems is preferred. Previous experience with Oracle financial software is desirable. Manager, GCAS Special Cost Studies (Requisition #R8196) Reporting to the Director, Grants and Contracts Accounting Services, the Manager, GCAS Special Cost Studies will provide financial consultation, leadership, and technical expertise necessary to support, organize, and complete all cost reports and studies required under various government regulations and to perform other special projects related to the area of sponsored project finance. To be considered an applicant, it is necessary to have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; a minimum of five years of experience in fund and/or grant accounting and grant budgeting and forecasting to include experience with sponsored project finance and academic medical center operations; advanced knowledge of computer-oriented applications and technology; wide-ranging experience in the principles, practices, and procedures relative to Federal and non-Federal sponsored research in a research medical university; strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment; and the demonstrated willingness to learn and share new ideas. An advanced degree or CPA credential and prior experience with Federal indirect cost report and/or medicine cost report preparation is preferred. Familiarity with Oracle financial software is desirable. GCAS Fiscal Coordinators (Requisition # R8197) The GCAS Fiscal Coordinators will be responsible for monitoring the functions associated with the administration of fiscal activities for sponsored research projects for specific schools/departments; coordinating with the Office of Research Services (ORS) to resolve any issues and/or discrepancies; and serving as an information resource to principal investigators/research representatives relative to grant fiscal issues and regulatory and compliance issues. To be considered an applicant, it is necessary to have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management; a minimum of three years of professional experience to include budgeting and/or accounting and preferably a minimum of one year of experience working within a post-award grant and contract environment; familiarity with computer-oriented applications and technology; strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment; and a demonstrated willingness to learn and share new ideas. Wide-ranging experience in the principles, practices and procedures as they relate to Federal and non-Federal sponsored research in an academic environment is preferred. Familiarity with Oracle financial software is desirable. GCAS General Accounting Analyst (Requisition # R8204) The GCAS General Accounting Analyst will perform general accounting duties related to sponsored projects; prepare accurate and timely financial reports and analysis; and maintain appropriate ledgers and schedules. To be considered an applicant, it is necessary to have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management; a minimum of two years of professional staff experience in fund accounting and general ledger maintenance; familiarity with computer-oriented applications and technology; extensive knowledge of Federal agencies regulations/procedures, FAR, CAS, GAAP, and OMB Circulars governing grants management; strong communication and presentation skills; and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated success in business process re-engineering and/or implementation of new information systems is preferred. Familiarity with Oracle financial software is highly desirable. GCAS Billing/Reporting Specialists (Requisition # R8201) The GCAS Billing/Reporting Specialists will be responsible for the reconciliation of accounting records, cash management records, and sponsor fiscal reports including preparation of adjusting/correcting accounting entries, invoices, Federal cash drawdowns, and fiscal reports for sponsored projects. To be considered an applicant, it is necessary to have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management; a minimum of two years of professional experience in accounting and cash management; familiarity with computer-oriented applications and technology; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while completing multiple tasks concurrently and meeting established deadlines. Familiarity with Oracle financial software is desirable. The George Washington University offers a generous compensation package to include health insurance and tuition benefits for employees, their spouses, and dependents. To apply, either mail, fax, or e-mail resume (to include salary history/requirements) referencing applicable requisition # to: Charles Curti, 2033 K Street, NW, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20052; Fax: (202) 994-9609; email: xxxxxx@gwu.edu. Please see the HRS web page at www.gwu.edu/~hrs and, if possible, include a completed application and applicant data form with your resume. Resumes and/or applications for the Assistant Director, Grants and Contracts Accounting Services and the Manager, GCAS Special Cost Studies must be received by May 26, 2000. Resumes and/or applications for GCAS Fiscal Coordinators, GCAS General Accounting Analyst, and the GCAS Billing/Reporting Specialists must be received by June 9, 2000. GW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Susan B. 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