Financial Analysis & Budget Support Specialist

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick time

Health insurance

Transit benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to assist in the preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports.

You will help collect data, report it using cost accounting systems, and produce various financial analyses and projections. The role supports development of short- and long-term financial plans, verifies entries, and collaborates with department staff to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Financial domain experience with at least 1 year in a similar role.
• No specific professional licensure required.

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 spreadsheet and software applications.
• Compiles financial, operating and special reports/studies as directed.
• Prepares/presents analyses of ongoing 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.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting Methods

Cost Accounting Systems

Financial Modeling

Financial Plan

Financial Practices

Financial Software

GAAP

Policies & Procedures

Preparation of Financial Reports

Spreadsheets

Statistical Methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to assist in the preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports.

You will help collect data, report it using cost accounting systems, and produce various financial analyses and projections. The role supports development of short- and long-term financial plans, verifies entries, and collaborates with department staff to ensure accurate reporting.