"Senior Department Accounting Assistant (Remote) - Ob/Gyn"

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Work Experience: Accounting / Bookkeeping (5 Years). Some college-level accounting coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Bachelor's degree - Business. 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

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. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.