Financial Accounting Assistant (Hybrid) - Radiology

About the role

The position supports financial operations for industry-sponsored clinical studies. Key responsibilities include collecting and reviewing data, producing reports, and managing accounts receivable and payable.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in data collection and reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures.
• Utilizes and reports data in the organization's cost accounting system using various spreadsheet and software applications.
• Compiles financial, operational, and special reports/studies as directed.
• Prepares/presents analyses of ongoing and proposed projects/studies, including costing and financial projection models.
• Participates in the development of short/long-term strategic financial operational plans.
• Verifies departmental accounting record entries, journals, and postings.
• Explains organizational policies/procedures to departmental accounting/finance staffs as needed.
• Serves as backup for departmental accounting/purchasing functions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Normal office environment. Physical effort typically involves sitting at a desk or table, repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements (PC typing).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No specific certifications or professional licenses required.
• One year of relevant financial experience.

Skills

• Accounting
• Budgeting methods
• Communication
• Cost accounting systems
• Financial modeling
• Financial planning
• Financial practices
• Financial software
• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft System Center Suite
• Policies & procedures
• Preparation of financial reports
• Spreadsheets
• Statistical methods

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.
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: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. 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.