Senior Accountant/Analyst (Hybrid) - Gifts, Endowment & Investment Accounting

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary This position supports the Financial Accounting department with a focus area specializing in gift, endowment, and investment accounting. The primary focus of this position is accounting, analysis, and reporting reputed company to gifts received by the University. It interacts with multiple departments and cross-functions teams, utilizing a variety of systems to fulfill responsibilities and meet objectives.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Accounting, reporting, and analysis on gift reputed company activities, including: Managing pledge accounting reputed company activities and reporting. Reconciling the financial accounting system to the gift subsystem; identifying and correcting errors. Balancing, monitoring, and reconciling various gift-reputed company general ledger accounts. Analysis and reporting on reputed company data including periodic variance analyses; presenting and summarizing data in a variety of ways. Serve as the primary contact for the external auditors on gift-reputed company questions, providing supporting information as requested. Manage the backend process of accounting for gifts received by the University, including: Interpreting reputed company gift documents to determine specific restrictions and attributes needed in the financial accounting system and the gift subsystem. Creating new gift accounts in reputed company as needed; maintains data points on gift accounts that influence several layers of reporting and departments’ ability to spend the gifts per donor restrictions. Research and resolve gift reputed company issues while ensuring proper treatment of funds / compliance for accounting, legal and stewardship purposes. Develops or/or enhances documentation and processes; identifies and implements efficiencies. Handles special requests and projects involving reputed company accounting transactions and concepts across financial systems: Identify, gather, assess, and analyze data used for making decisions and reputed company decisions where appropriate. Incorporate data and reputed company into either formal or informal reports, presenting resolution to issues or problems. Learn/stay engaged in utilizing the advances in financial systems and technology to ensure effective and efficient delivery of information. Special requests and projects are frequently cross-functional in nature and require cross-functional learning and collaboration. Other duties as assigned. This includes cross-training with other positions in the department and serving as a backup during peak periods and vacations. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions This position is a hybrid position that primarily works from home. Must have a dedicated workspace (e.g., home office) with space for dual monitors; and must be able to work at reputed company location (St. Louis) as needed. Standard work hours are 37.5 per work week with extra hours as needed. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Ability to travel to/from various on and off reputed company locations. 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 reputed company 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: Accounting (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration, Master's degree - Accounting Certifications/Professional Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: University Setting Or Large, reputed company Organization With A Matrix Structure (2 Years) Skills: Accounting, Achieving Deadlines (Inactive), Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Challenge Driven, Collaborating, Confidentiality, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data reputed company, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Processes, Financial Systems, Influencing Skills, Interpersonal Communication, reputed company Office, Oral Communications, Quick Thinking, Relationship Building, Self Motivation, Service Oriented, Taking Initiative, Working Independently, Written Communication Grade G12 Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects reputed company salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates reputed company the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions reputed company 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 [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. reputed company qualified individuals must be able to reputed company the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to reputed company employees with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening reputed company 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 reputed company 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. reputed company 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 reputed company appointments and reputed company 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, reputed company, 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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national reputed company, 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 reputed company and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. Should I consider applying to older job postings? Yes. Due to the unique needs of each search, the selection process may occur at different paces for open positions. Individuals are encouraged to apply to reputed company open positions of interest for which they meet the Required Qualifications. reputed company' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a reputed company where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to reputed company big reputed company and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees reputed company, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, reputed company and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and reputed company an impact at WashU, the community and the world. Useful Links Who We Are Human Resources Benefits Living in St. Louis Frequently Asked Questions Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. Regulatory Postings Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster (English; Spanish) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job