Financial Analyst III (Remote) - Neurology

Washington University; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Financial Analyst III for a fully remote role in Neurology. The position oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls for designated departments, with direct support to department directors on budget decisions.

The role emphasizes partnering with accounting services, ensuring compliance with university and external requirements, and delivering timely, accurate financial insights to inform leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Professional Accounting experience (3 years) is required.
• MBA and CPA are preferred qualifications that strengthen candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting packages and analyze variances for area directors.
• Serve as primary liaison for department directors on budget issues.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and balancing of department budgets.
• Approve unrestricted and restricted non-payroll transactions; ensure internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Critical Thinking

Deadline Management

Organizing

Self Motivation

Working Independently

Prioritization

Project Administration

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

MBA

CPA (CPA - Illinois/Missouri)

Job description

Financial Analyst III (Remote) - Neurology# Join us today## Financial Analyst III (Remote) - NeurologyApply: Fully Remote: Remote: Full time: Posted Today: JR98522# **Location**Remote, US# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Responsible for the financial operations of a set of departments including 1) financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting 2) compliance with University, Federal, International, and other requirements, regulations and policies, 3) transaction approval and oversight 4) Internal Controls 5) Liaison and resource for department directors and managers regarding budget and financial issues# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Reporting and Analysis.* Prepare financial reporting packages for area directors and department managers, analyzing and highlighting significant budget and year over year variances.* Serve as primary contact for area directors and department managers, providing requested information, resolving issues and providing guidance and direction of the financial impact of new initiatives.* Hold quarterly meetings with area directors and department managers to discuss issues/initiatives in their areas with budgetary impacts.* Work with area personnel to prioritize expenditures and identify opportunities for savings to meet unanticipated needs without exceeding their annual budget.* Work with Accounting Services’ school accountant on quarterly Core report variance explanations (year-to-year actuals and budget-to-actuals) per the Core report schedule.* Determine reporting needs and create customized user reports for departments that are tailored to their specific operational needs. Remain current in new applications to ensure effective and efficient delivery of information.* Analyze income and expenses, make investigations, assemble data and prepare projections and reports for planning and decision making. Process journal entries and budget adjustments for restricted and unrestricted accounts as necessary. Incorporate data and ideas in formal and/or informal reports, providing recommendations for problem issue resolution as appropriate. Budgeting and Forecasting.* Provide assistance and support to area directors and department managers in developing their annual departmental budgets. Ensure departmental budgets adhere to the School’s parameters and recommendations for the School-wide annual budget and resolve any discrepancies or deviations from the established recommendations.* Prepare the budget reporting package for submission to leadership team. Provide summarized and detailed reports on historical, current and projected activity and footnote significant variances.* Manage entry and balancing of the departments’ budgets in the School’s budget workbook and also manage submission and balancing of the departments’ budgets into the University’s Reporting and Planning System.* Ensure the current budget in the Administrative Information System is updated once the departments’ budgets are approved by the Dean. 25% Financial Operations.* Provide day-to-day oversight of financial transactions for assigned departments. Research discrepancies and deviations from University or School policies and communicate with key department personnel.* Approve unrestricted and restricted non-payroll financial transactions for assigned departments.* Provide training to department personnel on University and School systems, policies and procedures.* Perform document processing functions as needed. 25% Other responsibilities may include some or all of the following.* Managing Restricted Funds – maintain records, reporting and budgeting for restricted funds including gifts, endowments, scholarships, grants and contracts.* Revenue and Other Account Reconciliations.* Salary Budgeting, Reporting and Analysis.* Compile 1098T information.* Tuition Analysis and Forecasting.* Work with University Central Finance Operations including but not limited to: School Accounting, Financial Aid, Alumni and Development, Gift Accounting, Payroll and Human Resources, Tax, Accounts Payable. Other Duties as assigned**Working Conditions:**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal Office EnvironmentPhysical Effort* Typically Sitting at a desk or tableEquipment* Office EquipmentThe 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 - Accounting**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Professional Accounting (3 Years)**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:**M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration**Work Experience:**Relevant Experience (5 Years)**Skills:**Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Exercises Judgment, Financial Budgeting, Financial Reporting Systems, Fund Accounting, Group Presentations, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Personal Initiative, Prioritization, Project Administration, Self Motivation, Working Independently, Work Relationships# **Grade**G11# **Salary Range**$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / AnnuallyThe 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.