Accountant II (Hybrid) - University Accounting

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Responsible for various general accounting transactions, processes and analysis ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Processing daily intercompany bank account transfers, as well as other electronic payments (domestic and foreign wire transfers and ACH transactions).
• Support monthly financial period close activities; includes preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and miscellaneous analysis.
• Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of Workday on various revenue and expense related transactions and supporting policies; utilizes this knowledge base to (1) process and approve documents such as purchase orders, invoices, expense reports and interdepartmental billings for the department and (2) cross-train in other accounting related positions providing support during peak times and vacations.
• Responsible for all aspects of unclaimed property including escheating uncashed checks, reissuing checks, reconciling the escheatment liability account, reporting unclaimed property, and searching for unclaimed property owed to the university.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support department needs.

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position that requires coming to the office a minimum of one day a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with financial accounting systems and various Microsoft products, with proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Business with five or more years of accounting related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal; works well with others and develops strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines with varying degrees of pressure; ability to exercise judgment and take corrective action. 
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated individual driven by challenge with the ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity.
• Actively attempts to influence events; originates and takes action.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree preferably in accounting or finance and three years of related experience or equivalent education and experience to equal seven years of related experience.

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / 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

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.

Pre-Employment Screening

All 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 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.

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