Construction Accounting Specialist - Georgetown University Planning & Facilities Management
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Jun 19, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Accountant, Consultant and Strategist, Management
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Requirements
The Business Office team of the Planning & Facilities Management (PFM) Department guides the PFM financial management and business operations. We have the primary responsibility of providing and maintaining the technological resources, human resource and personnel support, and fiscal support for the PFM staff and equipment. We seek a Construction Accounting Specialist to join the team, and help us further our goal to ensure the efficiency and optimal functionality of all departmental assets and resources.
Duties of the Accounting Specialist include but are not limited to:
- Provides accounting and capital project administrative support to the Office of Design and Construction.
- Assists project managers in completing WorkDay related tasks in support of capital project accounting.
- Ensures or assists in ensuring that all capital project related documents are processed, logged, and filed; that invoices are accurate and promptly submitted for payment; that all contracting actions, including department generated invoices and transaction reports, are prepared by deadline; and that administrative requirements are handled in a timely and professional manner.
Qualifications
- Requires some college with emphasis on accounting.
- Minimum of two years in a position equal to the one described above, three years general work experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Must have advanced MS Excel skills to prepare analysis and reporting as required.
- Ability to communicate well in written and oral formats
- Ability to observe many details, identify inconsistencies and correct errors.
- Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team.
- Ability to represent the University in a professional manner.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred with specific construction accounting experience
- Exposure to WorkDay helpful
Company
Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.
Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.
- Website
- http://www.georgetown.edu/
- Telephone
- 2026872008
- Location
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37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US
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