Unapplied Cash Reconciliation Analyst (Remote) - Medical School Financial Planning & Analysis

Washington University in St. Louis

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Unapplied Cash Reconciliation Analyst supports our accounting and revenue cycle operations and is responsible for the daily and monthly reconciliation of unapplied cash activity, ensuring accuracy between the general ledger and subledger, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented and analytical, bringing strong reconciliation experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Unapplied Cash Reconciliation Analyst to support our accounting and revenue cycle operations. This role is responsible for daily and monthly reconciliation of unapplied cash activity, ensuring accuracy between the general ledger and subledger, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Accounting Software
• Cash Reconciliations
• Cross-Functional Communications
• Department Liaison
• Detail-Oriented
• Financial Analysis
• General Ledger (GL)
• General Ledger Analysis
• General Ledger Review
• Healthcare Industry
• Methodical Problem Solving
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving Approach
• Tableau (Software)

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily comparisons of unapplied cash deposits recorded in the general ledger to the subledger.
• Monitors daily comparisons of unapplied cash payments recorded in the general ledger to the subledger.
• Reviews daily comparisons of miscellaneous general ledger journal entries to the subledger.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of the unapplied cash general ledger account to the subledger.
• Investigates aged and high‑dollar reconciling items and coordinates resolution with functional teams.
• Assesses month‑end and year‑end balances, including comparisons to subledger activity.
• Proposes month‑end and year‑end adjustments as needed.
• Evaluates financial controls and mapping related to unapplied cash and patient accounting system postings.
• Assesses the impact of facility, general ledger, patient accounting system, and banking changes on unapplied cash.
• Meets regularly with Cash Posting, Treasury, IT, and other functional areas to review activity, unusual items, and process changes.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees