Accounting and Purchasing Assistant II – Ophthalmology

WashU IT

Handles purchasing and accounting tasks for the ophthalmology department at WashU. Responsible for financial reporting, maintaining accounts, and processing payments with accuracy.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handles all aspects of purchasing
Maintains journals, reconciles and reports Accounts Receivable
Processes daily cash receipts, divisional audits, and departmental accounts
Orders supplies and equipment, comparing prices and specifications
Maintains receipts and refunds on Financial System and IDX
Prepares journals to allocate income and verifies accuracy of refunds and charges
Handles maintenance contracts and renewals
Processes payment of services and goods received by appropriate documentation
Performs various audits and maintains receipts of daily deposits
Maintains varied accounting reports and purchasing documentation
Processes payments from mail and lock box, tracking daily receipts
Monitors incorrect orders and damaged goods from vendors, returning them as necessary
Assists with special projects and distributes paychecks

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification
5 years of Accounting/Purchasing experience
Some college accounting course work preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Skills: Accounting, Accounting Reports, Computer Literacy, Financial Processing, Financial Systems, Interpersonal Interactions, Office Equipment, Oral Communications, Order Placement, Organizing, Preparation of Financial Reports, Prioritization, Written Communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave
Tuition coverage for employees and their families

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Hard Skills & Tools

AccountingFinancial ProcessingPreparation of Financial ReportsAccounts ReceivableAuditsOrder PlacementPurchasingJournalsFinancial SystemsComputer Literacy

Soft Skills

Interpersonal InteractionsOral CommunicationsWritten CommunicationOrganizingPrioritization

Certifications

High school diplomaEquivalent high school certificationBachelor's degree