Accountant I (Hybrid) - Controller's Office

Washington University in St. Louis; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Bank Reconciliation Accountant to manage reconciliation of university and Off Campus Housing bank accounts. The role involves journal entries in Workday, exception analysis, and coordination with auditors.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Hybrid work arrangement and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience accepted.
• Experience with bank reconciliation and general ledger processes.
• Familiarity with Workday or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile university bank accounts and related transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and ad hoc bank transactions in Workday.
• Analyze and resolve exceptions, including positive pay and fraud indicators.
• Review monthly credit card activity and allocations to departments.
• Assist auditors during year-end and provide necessary schedules.

Skills

10-Key Calculator

Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Communication

Computer Literacy

Confidentiality

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Expense Monitoring

Financial Systems

General Ledger (GL)

High Reliability

IBI WebFocus

Income Analysis

Interpersonal Interactions

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Multitasking

Office Equipment

Organizing

Root Cause Corrective Action

Sound Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63105

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position is responsible for reconciliation of all operational bank accounts at the university, including the accounts for Off Campus Housing. Responsibilities include the following accounting functions; prepare general ledger entries, prepare ad hoc bank transactions, reconcile and analyze bank account transactions, complete account reconciliations, prepare reports for auditors, analyze and make decisions on exception items including positive pay, returned payments, and unidentified transactions.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain working knowledge of Bank Reconciliation procedures and systems. Reconcile bank accounts to Workday transactions. Research discrepancies and resolve with departments. Ensure compliance with University policies. Provide professional service to
  resolve complex issues. Provide recommendations to update policy and procedures.
• Manage bank exceptions such as foreign checks, returned payments, and positive pay exceptions. Review positive pay for potential fraud and report to management.
• Prepare journal entries and ad hoc bank transactions in Workday. Analyze various daily exception reports to ensure compliance, complete account reconciliations and review account analysis.
• Prepare monthly review of credit card activity. Analyze fees and ensure fees are in-line with contracted rates. Prepare allocations when needed to charge departments. Analyze activity for fraud. Assist with fiscal year-end, prepare schedules and assist with gathering, analyzing and compiling information. Work with and provide information to external and internal auditors as requested.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

Equipment

• Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver’s License:

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
• Banking or account reconciliation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree - Accounting, Bachelor’s degree - Business

Certifications** /Professional Licenses **:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

10-Key Calculator, Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Expense Monitoring, Financial Systems, General Ledger (GL), High Reliability, IBI WebFocus, Income Analysis, Interpersonal Interactions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Organizing, Root Cause Corrective Action, Sound Judgment

Grade

G09-H

Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• 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

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.