Accounting Specialist – Part-time, Temporary

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia.

📋 Description

• Generate 64 monthly income statements for GU Press from March 2021 to June 2026, adhering to publishing best practices.

• Produce 65 monthly balance sheets from February 2021 to June 2026, following established publishing best practices.

• Compile thorough fiscal year-end reports for June.

• Provide guidance to the press on data selection for income statements and balance sheets.

• Assess the accuracy and relevance of GU’s internal GMS data in relation to publishing financial statements.

• Identify any additional financial data requirements and collaborate with the supervisor to determine sources and appropriate usage.

• Advise the press on updates to accounting practices and the creation of future financial statements.

• Collaborate closely with the supervisor and occasionally engage with the Marketing and Sales Director and/or the Digital Publishing and Rights Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of experience in financial accounting within a book publishing company.

• Expertise in reporting tools, databases, and advanced spreadsheet functionalities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Preferred experience with higher education budget processes and systems.

• Familiarity with the Workday system and/or prior experience with Hopkins Fulfillment reports is desired.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Retirement savings.

• Tuition assistance.

• Work-life balance benefits.

• Employee discounts.

• Voluntary insurance options.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Community involvement opportunities.