Financial Planning & Budgeting Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Transit/parking benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a financial reporting professional to assist in preparing budget reports, forecasts and annual reports. You will collect data, report in cost accounting systems, and produce analyses for ongoing and proposed projects, including costing and projections.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, one year in financial work, and proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software. This position is based in St.

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.

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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Financial modeling

GAAP compliance

Spreadsheets

Data reporting

Policy adherence

Financial software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Financial Software

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a financial reporting professional to assist in preparing budget reports, forecasts and annual reports. You will collect data, report in cost accounting systems, and produce analyses for ongoing and proposed projects, including costing and projections.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, one year in financial work, and proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software. This position is based in St.