Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position handles all aspects of purchasing/accounting functions that pertains to research funds, check requests, travel documents, purchase orders, and payroll and accounting documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Formulates grant and study budgets according to established norms, enters documentation, secures approvals and establishes multidisciplinary research project control.
• Authorizes expenses on grant studies and related departmental or project study accounts.
• Processes documents such as check requests, travel documents, purchase orders, blanket orders, invoice statements and various types of documents handled through office.
• Records, maintains and processes functions related to various equipment used in accounting processes.
• Processes payroll and appointments for academic and staff personnel. Maintains departmental personnel files and assists with benefits administration.
• Assists supervisors with the hiring process including job requisitions, PHS entry and appointment screening.
• Distributes and screens mail, routing to appropriate staff.
• Copies documents for distribution for signature.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

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:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Accounting / Bookkeeping (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Some college-level accounting coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Bachelor's degree - Business

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, Accounting Software, Benefits Administration, Communication, Document Processing, Financial Accounting Systems, Interpersonal Interactions, Mail Services, Organizing, Payroll, Supervision

Grade

G08-H

Salary Range

$21.17 - $32.85 / 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.

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.

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 und