Senior Department Accounting Assistant (Remote) - Orthopedic Surgery

Location St. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week Position Summary Provides direct supervision of purchasing/accounting function that handles research funds, check requests, travel documents, purchase orders, payroll and accounting documentation. 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: normal office environment.Physical effort: typically sitting at desk or table with repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Equipment: office equipment. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent, or a 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. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree – Accounting, Bachelor's degree – Business. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional license 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. Salary Grade G08-H salary range $21.17 – $32.85 per hour. 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 qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade, and department budget. Benefits Personal up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. The University’s policy is to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University