Accountant I – Controller's Office

WashU IT

. Reconcile all operational bank accounts at the university, including Off Campus Housing accounts .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeClayton • Missouri • United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $36 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bank account reconciliation, including proficiency in Workday for transaction management and journal entry preparation. Capable of analyzing financial data and preparing reports for auditors while ensuring compliance with university policies.

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Bank Account ReconciliationWorkday TransactionsJournal Entry PreparationFinancial AnalysisCompliance with University Policies

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Hard Skills

Bank Reconciliation ProceduresAccount AnalysisException Report AnalysisCredit Card Activity ReviewFraud DetectionAd Hoc Bank TransactionsFinancial ReportingAccounting Information SystemsGeneral Ledger (GL)10-Key Calculator Proficiency

Soft Skills

Professional ServiceProblem ResolutionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordIBI WebFocusFinancial Systems

Industry Keywords

University PoliciesOperational Bank AccountsFiscal Year-End ActivitiesAuditor SchedulesReturned PaymentsPositive Pay Exceptions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reconcile all operational bank accounts at the university, including Off Campus Housing accounts
Reconcile bank accounts to Workday transactions
Research discrepancies and resolve them with departments
Ensure compliance with University policies
Provide professional service to resolve complex issues
Recommend updates to policies and procedures
Manage foreign checks, returned payments, and positive pay exceptions
Review positive pay for potential fraud and report to management
Prepare journal entries and ad hoc bank transactions in Workday
Analyze daily exception reports and complete account reconciliations
Prepare monthly reviews of credit card activity and analyze fees
Prepare allocations to charge departments when needed
Assist with fiscal year-end activities and prepare schedules
Gather, analyze, and compile information for external and internal auditors
Complete special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
1 year of relevant experience
Ability to reconcile bank accounts to Workday transactions
Working knowledge of bank reconciliation procedures and systems
Ability to prepare journal entries and ad hoc bank transactions in Workday
Ability to analyze bank account transactions, exception reports, credit card activity, fees, and fraud indicators
Ability to complete account reconciliations and account analysis
Ability to prepare reports and schedules for auditors
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting
Preferred: Banking or account reconciliation experience
Proficiency or knowledge in 10-Key Calculator, Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Literacy, Financial Systems, General Ledger (GL), IBI WebFocus, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
A driver's license is not required
No specific certification/professional license is required
External candidates receiving an offer must complete pre-employment screening

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, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
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 to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years