Accountant I — GL/Close Expert with Tuition Benefits

Washington University in St. Louis

Missouri

On-site

USD 32,000 - 50,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

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Tuition assistance

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Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Accountant I for Enterprise Physical Operations on campus in Saint Louis, MO. The position focuses on data integrity, journal processing, and general ledger maintenance to support monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, preparing GL entries, and assisting with department financial plans. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business plus 1 year of relevant experience is preferred, with a comprehensive

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
1 year of relevant experience.
No specific certification/professional license required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for data integrity and department approval of various online documents (journals and budget adjustments, purchase orders, travel documents, change orders, and invoices).
Creates and maintains general ledger account profiles and ensures integrity of general ledger accounts.
Processes Workday documents in a timely manner and resolves module rejects.
Prepares general ledger entries for monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing and reconciles accounts.
Assists with departmental cash deposits and compliance with policies.
Supports special projects such as division financial plans and budgets.