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Financial Accounting Assistant (Hybrid) - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis
Mid Campus Center, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026
💰 $58,000/yr($38,000/yr$58,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position assists in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports.

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 spread sheet 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 or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license 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 Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

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 wit

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