"Accounting Coordinator, Advancement Administration (Hybrid) - University Advancement"

Position Summary

University Advancement (UA) Finance manages non-compensation budgets and transactions for the department, as well as providing information and support to internal and external stakeholders. This position provides a wide range of financial services for University Advancement including financial transaction processing, supplier statement research and reconciliation, expense report review, and related financial activities. The Accounting Coordinator will be part of a team that ensures UA is following all WashU policies and procedures in these areas.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process online documents in Workday, such as purchase orders, change orders, supplier invoice requests, expense reports, internal service delivery documents, supplier invoices, journals, and cash sales deposits. Ensure expenditures follow policy and are accurately entered and approved.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and resource for assistance with finance services, providing professional and courteous customer service to departments supported by UA Finance. Act as liaison between the department, suppliers, and central area functions such as Accounts Payable, Resource Management, and General Accounting.
• Assist with analysis of department revenue and expenditures and preparation of financial reports as assigned. Monitor account balances, maintains open encumbrances and processes journals as needed. Assist with fiscal year end close.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy of transactions. Provide feedback on UA financial processes and systems.
• Ensure consistency of accounting practices and adherence to university policies and procedures. Maintain a thorough up to date knowledge of policies and procedures, including the University’s statement of internal controls.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel across campuses, as needed
Physical Effort
• Typically sitting at a desk or table
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, Business, Administrative Support (3 Years)

More About This Job

• Demonstrated ability to modify one’s own behavioral style to interact successfully with UA staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, and respond to their needs with a high level of professionalism.
• Service-oriented communicator who is a true team player actively invested in the mission of UA Finance and ensuring its goals are met.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to manage high volume workload efficiently.
• Previous experience in a university setting is preferred.

This position does have a hybrid work schedule.
This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $21.17 - $24.50 per hour.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree
Work Experience:
Accounting/Bookkeeping (4 Years)
Skills:
Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Accounts Payable (AP), Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Error Correction, Financial Transactions, High Volume Processing, Invoices, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Problem Resolution, Problem Solving, Service Oriented, Sound Judgment, Workday Software, Work Efficiency, Working Independently

Grade

G08-H

Salary Range

$21.17 - $32.85 / Hourly