Financial Accounting Assistant – Surgery

📋 Description

• Aids in the preparation of financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, and annual summaries.

• Gathers data and generates reports in accordance with established organizational accounting protocols.

• Assembles financial, operational, and specialized reports/studies as assigned.

• Develops and presents analyses for ongoing and proposed projects/studies, including cost assessments and financial projection models.

• Contributes to the creation of short- and long-term strategic financial operational plans.

• Validates department accounting entries, journals, and postings.

• Clarifies organizational policies and procedures to department accounting and finance personnel.

• Serves as a backup for department accounting and purchasing activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field.

• One year of experience in financial roles.

• Proficient in: Accounting, Budgeting Methods, Cost Accounting Systems, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Practices, Financial Software, GAAP, Policies & Procedures, Preparation of Financial Reports, Spreadsheets, and Statistical Methods.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation.

• 10 recognized holidays.

• Sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages that include priority appointments and reduced copays/coinsurance.

• Complimentary Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with contributions from the university.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.

• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.

• Family care resources for childcare needs.

• WashU covers tuition costs for employees and their families.