Accountant III (Part-time/Remote) - Emergency Medicine

Scheduled Hours24

Position SummaryResponsible for financial reporting and analysis as well as budgeting and forecasting for the department. This position ensures compliance with the university, federal, international, and other requirements, regulations and policies. Processes transaction approvals and oversight to align with Internal Controls. Acts as a liaison and resource for department directors and managers regarding budget and financial issues.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist assigned department with workflow issues, prepare and analyze various reports; includes journal entries, variance analysis and schedules for senior management and external auditors.
• Coordinate and take a lead role in the department including collaborating with management on special projects.
• Review account and Workday transactions prepared by staff.
• Analyze grant and research project expense reports for planning and decision making.
• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reporting.
• Assist with fiscal year-end, prepare schedules and compile reports as needed.
• Cross train in other areas to provide leadership and support when needed.
• Complete special projects and other work as assigned by management.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Ability to travel to other WU locations

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 - Accounting

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Accounting (3 Years)

Skills:

Communication, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with university accounting and reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

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

Skills:

Financial Accounting

GradeG11

Salary Range$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / 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

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll 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 StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

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