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Grants/Contracts Accounting Senior Associate

George Washington University

United States, Maryland, Rockville

6110 Executive Blvd (Show on map)

Jun 06, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The George Washington University Biostatistics Center ( BSC) of the Milken Institute School of Public Health is an off-campus research facility located in Rockville, Maryland. The BSC serves as the coordinating center for large scale multi-center clinical trials and epidemiologic studies funded by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH) and other Federal agencies. The BSC is a leader in the statistical coordination of major medical research programs of national and international scope, frequently leading to major medical advances. We are proud to be a leader in biostatistical research, study design, and study coordination. Visit our website at: https://biostatcenter.gwu.edu/ . Under the supervision of the BSC Manager, Grants & Contracts Accounting, the Grants and Contracts Accountant I provides accounting and financial reporting support for the BSC. The position serves as primary staff person entering requisitions and GWU Blankets in EAS, and Payment Requests in Oracle/Supply Chain and transactions in the BSC ledger. Position reviews proper submission of payment documents during the closeout period and appropriate BSC accounting input data. Essential duties include: * Enters invoices into the Concur system, allocating to the correct PTA/fund and account number, ensuring the appropriate backup documentation is provided, and submits to the Accounting Manager for review and approval. * Enters requisitions in EAS, including modifications and extensions for subawards. * Enters all accounting transactions in the BSC accounting system ledgers (e.g Pcard, travel, subaward invoice payments, operating expenses, etc.). * Handles the routing of Fedex invoices to Study Research Staff for review and approval and then ensures that each line-item expense has been approved and allocated to the correct PTA and payment has been made to Fedex. * Maintains a p-card and is responsible for using P-card for Center purchases/payments/orders, making travel reservations for faculty/research staff and making Study related purchases/payments. * Utilizes P-card for study hotel meeting deposits and payments. * Assists in the payroll process - sending emails to staff re: timesheet submission and collecting them for the payroll accountant. * Enters procurement contracts in Gatekeeper. * Enters corrections in ledger and proofs new pages. * Researches any encumbered charges that have not been received within the grant period for travel related accounts and GWU IP accounts. * Enters carryover amounts for service agreements. * Works with BSC Accounting Manager to insure BSC payments and travel related documents are routed in a timely manner. * 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 plus 2 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.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	-Attention to detail.
Hiring Range	$57,553.66 - $94,998.76
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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:	Rockville, Maryland
College/School/Department:	The Biostatistics Center
Family	Research Administration
Sub-Family	Grants/Contracts Accounting
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
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. - The Limited term of this appointment is until January 31, 2028 at this time, with the potential to extend the appointment terms or become a permanent position. This position is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
Internal Applicants Only?	Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:	S013739
Job Open Date:	06/05/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:	01/31/2028
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.