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Senior Department Accounting Assistant (Remote) - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis
Mid Campus Center, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2026
šŸ’° $65,700/yr

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides direct supervision of purchasing/accounting function that handles research funds, check requests, travel documents, purchase orders, 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.
  • May process payroll and appointments for academic and staff personnel. Maintains departmental personnel files.
  • Assists supervisors with the hiring process including job requisitions, PHS entry and appointment screening.
  • May supervise staff responsible for purchasing, payroll and/or accounting.
  • 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/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license 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

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Education:

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


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

    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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