The George Washington University · 5 hours ago
Finance Associate, Museum
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum is seeking a Finance Associate to act as the primary liaison with the university’s central administration. This role involves collaborating with senior staff on human resources, facilities, safety, and fiscal matters, including budgeting and financial coordination.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
With museum leadership, compile quarterly, annual and five-year museum budgets
Review budgets with finance director quarterly and update projections
Coordinate the annual endowment drawdown with the museum’s development director and the Comptroller’s Office; approve monthly endowment results
With the Senior Accountant, review and approve expenditures including purchase orders, invoices, payroll distributions, etc.; review exhibition spending and forecast future needs; authorize and supervise p-cards spending and approval of reports
Monitor spending of funds from grants in cooperation with GW’s Office of Sponsored Projects, including entering labor distribution of salary costs into the tracking system and monitoring budget to actuals to assure that grants are fully spent; provide requested financial documents for grant applications
Serve as staff liaison with GW’s Office of General Counsel to facilitate contracts and other legal matters
Liaison with GW’s insurance department
Maintain and coordinate a schedule of safety training for staff and volunteers
Oversee administration for The Textile Museum, primarily involving legacy accounts, including banking and employee pension, as well as annual preparation of basic Form 990 and 990-T schedules
Coordinate the hiring and management of student workers, as well as temporary hires and contractors
Submit documentation for new hires and close out for staff terminating employment
Coordinate employment processes with GW HR representatives
Approve biweekly hourly payroll, monitor payroll to budget, and compile quarterly payroll cost
Coordinate building needs with GW Facilities personnel (climate, security, maintenance, etc.)
Maintain and coordinate a schedule of preventative maintenance and necessary special projects for museum facilities
Interface with GW IT personnel to assure efficient and secure technological resources
The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 in finance, accounting or business
Strong organization and analytical skills, with high quality standards and meticulous attention to detail
Successful experience coordinating projects or people
Experience with accounts payable, payroll and human resources
Experience with budget development and analysis
Experience in preparing basic tax documents (Form 990, etc.)
Basic understanding of insurance
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life & disability insurance
Time off & leave
Retirement savings
Tuition
Well-being
Various voluntary benefits
Company
The George Washington University
The George Washington University
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doowuese Igbazua
Co-Founder & President, GW- Design Student Association
Mark Hanson
Co-Founder and Co-Director, Health Experiential Design Studio (HealthXDS)
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