Financial Planning & Reporting Assistant

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Competitive health insurance

Free Metro U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a detail-oriented financial assistant to support the preparation of budgets and annual reports in a structured university environment located in St. Louis, MO.

The role emphasizes data collection, analysis, and reporting using cost accounting systems and spreadsheets. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with responsibilities spanning data gathering, financial modeling, and strategic planning support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Experience in financial reporting or accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and budgeting processes is advantageous.

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

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a detail-oriented financial assistant to support the preparation of budgets and annual reports in a structured university environment located in St. Louis, MO.

The role emphasizes data collection, analysis, and reporting using cost accounting systems and spreadsheets. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with responsibilities spanning data gathering, financial modeling, and strategic planning support.