Financial Accounting Assistant - Developmental Biology

Financial Accounting Assistant (Hybrid) - Developmental Biology

Hybrid

Washington University Medical Campus

Full time

JR89575

Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The Department of Developmental Biology at WashU in St. Louis is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Financial Accounting Assistant to join our high-performing administrative team. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual who is eager to grow professionally and contribute to the financial excellence of a top-tier research department.

The Financial Accounting Assistant serves as a key support role in the financial operations of the department. This position works closely with the Senior Administrator, playing a central part in preparing financial reports, assisting with grant-related tasks, and ensuring audit readiness and accuracy in every financial detail.

Additionally, the role supports our purchasing functions and collaborates with research and administrative staff to facilitate smooth post-award operations.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 staffs as required.
• Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

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

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification 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.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Accounting, Budgeting Methods, Cost Accounting Systems, Financial Modeling, Financial Plan, Financial Practices, Financial Software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Policies & Procedures, Preparation of Financial Reports, Spreadsheets, Statistical Methods

Grade G07-H

Salary Range $19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly

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.

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.

• 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 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.