I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary: |
The George Washington University's Procurement Division provides a centralized invoice processing and payment function for both GW University (
GWU) and Medical Faculty Associates (
MFA) through a single administrative operation. This setup allows schools and departments to focus their resources on core university missions and service delivery. The department is responsible for processing payments for goods and services, employee travel and business expense reimbursements, awards, honorariums, stipends, and other financial transactions.
This position reports to the Supervisor, Payables, P2P, and supports frontline (Tier 1) to finance and accounting offices by assisting with basic accounting functions under direct supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reconciling vendor accounts
- Communicating with managers and staff to resolve accounting system issues
- Processing incoming invoices and verifying purchase orders
- Reviewing expense reports for compliance, approval, and processing
- Posting entries to vendor accounts
- Supporting account reconciliation activities as needed
- Preparing routine financial reports for supervisory review
Key Contributions for Procurement Division: The P2P Processor supports the goals of
GWU and
MFA by ensuring that supplier invoices and employee expense reports are reviewed and processed in a timely, accurate, and policy-compliant manner.
This role also:
- Provides customer service to system users and suppliers
- Responds to inquiries and offers training on system use
- Delivers analytical insights to management by identifying trends in compliance and supplier activity.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning responsibilities that are logically related to the position. |
Minimum Qualifications: |
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/
GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor'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: |
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Preferred Qualifications: |
- Relevant experience in payables or other shared services, preferably with exposure to high-volume processing.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel; advanced knowledge is a strong plus.
- Strong processing/data entry skills with attention to detail and a high accuracy rate is desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with customer service skills.
- Knowledge of SAP Concur is a strong plus.
- A quick learner who is motivated to make an immediate impact.
- Applies critical thinking and discretion to questions and decisions is desired.
- Ability to multi-task, set priorities effectively, and have good time management skills.
- Positive and professional demeanor.
- Experience with analysis and/or reconciliation is a plus.
- Experience with Oracle Financials is a strong plus.
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Hiring Range |
$18.06 - $28.20 |
GW Staff Approach to Pay |
How is pay for new employees determined at GW? |
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: |
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
College/School/Department: |
Finance |
Family |
Finance and Business |
Sub-Family |
Accounting |
Stream |
Service and Support |
Level |
Level 2 |
Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Full-Time |
Hours Per Week: |
40 |
Work Schedule: |
Monday- Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM |
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 |
Internal Applicants Only? |
No |
Posting Number: |
S013681 |
Job Open Date: |
04/23/2025 |
Job Close Date: |
05/18/2025 |
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: |
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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. |
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