Accounting Associate — Research & GL Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for the research division with responsibilities in general accounting and ledger integrity.

You will handle journals, budget adjustments, purchase orders and invoices, and ensure timely Workday document processing during closings. Key tasks include maintaining PI research funds reports, vendor issue resolution, and supporting administrative accounting projects under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education/experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Some college accounting course work.
• No specific certification/professional license required for this position.
• Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Responsibilities

• Process journals and budget adjustments, purchase orders, travel documents, change orders and invoices for the research division.
• Maintain PI funds reports under supervisor guidance.
• Assist with administrative general accounting and system-related projects as needed.
• Support general accounting duties and ensure timely Workday document processing according to closing schedules.
• Investigate and correct module rejects in a timely manner.
• Provide general administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

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Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Communication

Computer Literacy

Confidentiality

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Expense Monitoring

Financial Systems

General Ledger (GL)

High Reliability

Income Analysis

Interpersonal Interactions

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Multitasking

Office Equipment

Organizing

Root Cause Corrective Action

Sound Judgment

Workday Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Workday Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for the research division with responsibilities in general accounting and ledger integrity.

You will handle journals, budget adjustments, purchase orders and invoices, and ensure timely Workday document processing during closings. Key tasks include maintaining PI research funds reports, vendor issue resolution, and supporting administrative accounting projects under supervision.