Financial Accounting Assistant (Hybrid)- Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

2d • $19 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Position is responsible for payroll accounting functions in the Department of Surgery (research and non-research) and may assist in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports This position is part of the Surgery Research Administration team (15 people).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Financial (1 Year)
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Accounting
• Budgeting Methods
• Cost Accounting Systems
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Plan
• Financial Practices
• Financial Software
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Microsoft Excel
• Policies & Procedures
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Spreadsheets
• Statistical Methods

Responsibilities

• Completes Payroll Costing Allocations and Payroll Accounting Adjustments in Workday.
• Audits payroll accounting transactions to identify and correct errors.
• Coordinates Effort Certification process.
• Monitors payroll deadlines to ensure that payroll allocations are complete prior to deadlines.
• Completes Budget Adjustments and Journals.
• Assists in collection of data and reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures.
• Utilizes and reports data in organization cost accounting system, involving a variety of spreadsheet and software applications (primarily Excel and Workday).
• Compiles financial, operating and special reports/ studies as directed.
• Prepares/presents analyses of on going and proposed projects/studies, including costing and financial projection models.
• Verifies department accounting record entries, journals and postings.
• Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees