To Apply: Please submit your application directly to the Mercatus Center's job posting here. Financial Reporting AccountantOverview:Are you passionate about analytics, numbers, and providing meaningful financial support to empower and inform leaders? Do you thrive when faced with complex problems? The Mercatus Center at George Mason University seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team. The candidate will provide financial reporting and analysis support to both the Mercatus Center and our sister organization, the Institute for Humane Studies.Responsibilities include:Complying with standard accounting procedures and policies to maintain healthy and transparent organizations.Collaborating closely with budget owners to confirm accurate coding of expenses and revenue.Preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and special reports to facilitate insightful and expedient business decisions.Maintaining balance sheet schedules including fixed assets, payroll, tax withholdings, and benefits.Assisting with annual agency submissions (990, property tax).Innovating and enhancing the finance system with database administrators. Qualifications:2-3 years of accounting/finance experience; knowledge of non-profit general ledger systems and budgeting is preferred.Bachelor's degree in a related field.Discretion and integrity to handle sensitive materials appropriately.Self-motivated with a positive attitude; embracing a challenge culture.Excellent communication, customer focus, and interpersonal skills.Attention to detail, highly organized.Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.Salesforce experience preferred.Proven track record of timeliness and reliability.