Senior Department Accounting Assistant; Remote - Infectious Diseases

Position Summary

Position provides direct supervision of purchasing and accounting functions related to research funds, check requests, travel documents, purchase orders, payroll, and accounting documentation.

• Formulates grant and study budgets according to established norms, enters documentation, secures approvals, and establishes multidisciplinary research project control.
• Authorises expenses on grant studies and related departmental or project study accounts.
• Processes documents such as check requests, travel documents, purchase orders, blanket orders, invoice statements, and various types of documents handled through the office.
• Records, maintains, and processes functions related to various equipment used in accounting processes.
• Processes payroll and appointments for academic and staff personnel.
• Maintains departmental personnel files and assists with benefits administration.
• May assist staff responsible for purchasing, payroll, and/or accounting.
• Distributes and screens mail, routing to appropriate staff.
• Copies documents for distribution for signature.

Normal office environment. Physical effort typically involves sitting at a desk or table with repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Requires office equipment.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent; or a combination of education and experience.
• Work Experience:
  
  Accounting/Bookkeeping (5 years).
• Driver’s License:
  Not required.

• Some college-level accounting coursework.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
• Experience in Accounting Software, Benefits Administration, Payroll, and Supervision.
• Skills:
  
  Accounting, Accounting Software, Benefits Administration, Communication, Document Processing, Financial Accounting Systems, Interpersonal Interactions, Mail Services, Organizing, Payroll, Supervision.

Grade G08-H. Salary Range: $21.17 - $32.85 per hour.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness programs: wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Caregiver leave: 4 weeks to bond with a new child.
• Educational assistance:
  Tuition coverage for you and your family, up to 100% for WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity. The University provides equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.