Accounting I: GL, Workday & Close Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Time

Health Insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement Plan (403b)

Tuition for you and family

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Accounting Professional to support general ledger close processes within the Enterprise Physical Operations department.

The role emphasizes data integrity, journal reviews, and timely month-end activities in a large university environment. Located in Saint Louis, MO, this full-time, hourly position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data integrity and department approval of various online documents (journals and budget adjustments, purchase orders, travel documents, change orders, and invoices, including departmental billing transactions).
• Creates and maintains various general ledger account profiles, including creating new departments and funds. Ensures the integrity of general ledger accounts, analyzes and resolves system issues related to these accounts, and responds to inquiries on general accounting and departmental matters.
• Responsible for timely processing of all Workday documents according to closing schedules, investigates and corrects module rejects in a timely manner.
• Responsible for preparing various general ledger entries to facilitate monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing and for reconciling, reporting, and analyzing various general ledger accounts, including accounts receivable activity and outstanding balances.
• Assists with administrative general accounting and system-related projects on an as‑needed basis with direction from supervisor.
• Responsible for processing and reconciling departmental cash deposits, ensuring accurate recording of transactions, proper supporting documentation, and compliance with university financial policies and procedures.

Skills

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Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Communication

Computer Literacy

Detail-Oriented

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Workday Software

General Ledger (GL)

Financial Systems

Interpersonal Interactions

Organizing

Root Cause Corrective Action

Deadline Management

Expense Monitoring

Professional Integrity

Sound Judgment

Multitasking

Office Equipment

Confidentiality

High Reliability

Income Analysis

Relationship Building

Data Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Workday Software

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Information Systems

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Accounting Professional to support general ledger close processes within the Enterprise Physical Operations department.

The role emphasizes data integrity, journal reviews, and timely month-end activities in a large university environment. Located in Saint Louis, MO, this full-time, hourly position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.