Financial Accounting Assistant (Hybrid) - Surgery

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Finance Analyst to assist in the preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts, and annual reports.

The role involves data collection, cost accounting system use, and preparing analyses for projects and strategic plans. Located in Saint Louis, MO, the position supports accounting and finance staff, with opportunities to contribute to cost projections, financial models, and routine reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 1 year financial work experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection and reporting according to established procedures.
• Operate cost accounting system and spreadsheet tools for data analysis.
• Compile financial, operating and special reports as directed.
• Prepare analyses of ongoing and proposed projects with costing and projections.
• Support development of short- and long-term financial operational plans.
• Verify department accounting records, journals and postings.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting methods

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

GAAP

Spreadsheets

Financial reports

Financial software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Assists in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in collection of data and reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures.
• Utilizes and reports data in organization cost accounting system, involving a variety of spread sheet and software applications.
• Compiles financial, operating and special reports/ studies as directed.
• Prepares/presents analyses of on going and proposed projects/studies, including costing and financial projection models.
• Assists in development of short/long term strategic financial operational plans.
• Verifies department accounting record entries, journals and postings.
• Explains organizational policies/procedures to department accounting/finance staffs as required.
• Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing). Equipment Office equipment.

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: Financial (1 Year)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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: Accounting, Budgeting Methods, Cost Accounting Systems, Financial Modeling, Financial Plan, Financial Practices, Financial Software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Policies & Procedures, Preparation of Financial Reports, Spreadsheets, Statistical Methods

Grade G07-H Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / 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.

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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.