Senior Accountant/Analyst (Hybrid) - University Accounting

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of University Accounting, this position manages several accounting related activities, ensuring timely period close and accurate financial reporting. This position interacts with multiple departments and cross-functional teams, utilizing a variety of systems to fulfill responsibilities and meet objectives. This is a hybrid position that primarily works from home.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting activities related to pledges receivable. Includes gathering data from various sources, providing ad hoc reports and analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and preparing monthly journal entries in accordance with revenue recognition.

• Responsible for accounting activities related to the calculation and distribution of interest earned to schools and other business units for their share of cash invested centrally by the university. Includes gathering and summarizing data, preparing journal entries, and distributing reports to schools and Senior Leadership.

• Responsible for various monthly, quarterly, and yearly general accounting activities for assigned areas; includes preparing journals and variance analysis, reconciling accounts, and supporting other period close activities.

• Responsible for financial reporting analysis, monitoring for data integrity, and taking action to follow-up with necessary corrections. Includes understanding all asset and liability balance sheet lines and reviewing periodic balance sheet reconciliations prepared by others to ensure reconciliations are prepared accurately and differences are resolved timely.

• Special requests and projects involving complex accounting transactions and concepts across financial systems; identifies, gathers, assesses, and analyzes data used for making decisions and makes decisions where appropriate; incorporates data and ideas into either formal or informal reports, presenting resolution to issues or problems; learns/stays engaged in utilizing the advances in financial systems to ensure effective and efficient delivery of information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience.

• Certified Public Accountant, Master's degree in Accounting or Master of Business Administration.

• Demonstrated analytical and accounting skills with strong attention to details.

• Prior experience in a large complex organization.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong proficiency with computers and adapting to new software and systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Service-oriented communicator who is an accessible team player with the ability to forge relationships.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups with varying perspectives and needs to solve problems and support department/university initiatives.

• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making capabilities; ability to properly assess pertinent data and develop a framework for effective and practical solutions to complex issues.

• A self-motivated individual with a high degree of analytical intelligence; actively attempts to influence events, originates ideas and takes action.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines under varying degrees of pressure.

• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years accounting experience or equivalent education and experience.

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$57,300.00 - $97,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• 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 dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.