Financial Accounting Assistant; Remote - Orthopedic Surgery

Job Summary

Location:

St.Louis, MO63110. Scheduled

Hours:

40. Assists in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts, and annual reports.

• Assists in collection of data and reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures.
• Utilizes and reports data in the 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 staff as required.
• Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary.
• Performs other duties assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum education.
• Work Experience:
  
  1 year of financial experience.
• Skills:
  
  Accounting, Budgeting Methods, Cost Accounting Systems, Financial Modeling, Financial Plans, Financial Practices, Financial Software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Policies & Procedures, Preparation of Financial Reports, Spreadsheets, Statistical Methods.
• Driver’s License:
  Not required.

• Grade: G07-H
• Salary Range: $19.29 – $29.91 per hour.
• Pre-Employment Screening:
  Criminal background check, drug screen, employment and education verification, physical examination, vaccinations, and other applicable checks.
• Physical Effort:
  Typically sitting at a desk with repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (PC typing).

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness programs include health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, and employee assistance.
• Family benefits: 4 weeks of caregiver leave; tuition coverage up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

Washington University in St.Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. We provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.