Financial Accounting Assistant – Surgery

WashU IT

. Assist in preparing financial and budget reports, forecasts, and annual reports .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSaint Louis • Missouri • United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting methods, and cost accounting systems, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and prepare strategic financial operational plans. Proficient in utilizing financial software and spreadsheets to compile and present financial analyses and reports.

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Financial ReportingCost Accounting SystemsFinancial ModelingBudgeting MethodsGAAP

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisData CollectionForecastingStatistical MethodsFinancial PracticesFinancial PlansReport PreparationSpreadsheet ApplicationsAccounting ProceduresJournal Verification

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Financial SoftwareSpreadsheet Applications

Industry Keywords

GAAPFinancial ProceduresBudget ReportsCosting ModelsStrategic Financial Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in preparing financial and budget reports, forecasts, and annual reports
Collect data and prepare reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures
Utilize and report data in the organization’s cost accounting system using spreadsheet and software applications
Compile financial, operating, and special reports or studies
Prepare and present analyses of ongoing and proposed projects or studies, including costing and financial projection models
Assist in developing short- and long-term strategic financial operational plans
Verify department accounting record entries, journals, and postings
Explain organizational policies and procedures to department accounting and finance staff
Provide backup for department accounting and purchasing functions
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
At least 1 year of financial work experience
Experience or knowledge of accounting, budgeting methods, cost accounting systems, financial modeling, financial plans, financial practices, financial software, GAAP, policies and procedures, financial report preparation, spreadsheets, and statistical methods
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including criminal background check and applicable additional checks
No specific certification/professional license required
Driver’s license not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, including university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs and adult care support
Tuition covered for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years