Financial Accounting Assistant; Hybrid- Surgery

Position Summary

40 Scheduled Hours

Position is responsible for payroll accounting functions in the Department of Surgery (research and non-research) and may assist in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports. This position is part of the Surgery Research Administration team (15 people).

• Completes Payroll Costing Allocations and Payroll Accounting Adjustments in Workday.
• Audits payroll accounting transactions to identify and correct errors.
• Coordinates Effort Certification process.
• Monitors payroll deadlines to ensure that payroll allocations are complete prior to deadlines.
• Completes Budget Adjustments and Journals.
• 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 (primarily Excel and Workday).
• 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.
• Verifies department accounting record entries, journals and postings.
• Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary.

• Normal office environment.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

• Office equipment.

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.

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), Microsoft Excel, Policies & Procedures, Preparation of Financial Reports, Spreadsheets, Statistical Methods

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$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

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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.

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…