Financial Accounting Assistant – Surgery

WashU IT

Financial Accounting Assistant at Washington University preparing financial and budget reports. Involves data collection, financial projections, and supporting budget processes.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports
Assists in collection of data and reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures
Utilizes and reports data in organization cost accounting system, involving a variety of spreadsheet and software applications
Compiles financial, operating and special reports/studies as directed
Prepares/presents analyses of ongoing and proposed projects/studies, including costing and financial projection models
Assists in development of short/long term strategic financial operational plans
Verifies department accounting record entries, journals and postings
Explains organizational policies/procedures to department accounting/finance staffs as required
Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equivalent of Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business related field
Financial (1 Year) experience
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's license is not required for this position

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 starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingbudget preparationdata collectioncost accountingfinancial analysisfinancial projection modelsstrategic financial planningaccounting record verificationjournal entriespostings

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in business