Senior Accountant/Analyst (Hybrid) - Gifts, Endowment & Investment Accounting

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary This position supports the Financial Accounting department with a focus area specializing in gift, endowment, and investment accounting. The primary focus of this position is accounting, analysis, and reporting related to gifts received by the University. It interacts with multiple departments and cross-functions teams, utilizing a variety of systems to fulfill responsibilities and meet objectives. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Accounting, reporting, and analysis on gift related activities, including: Managing pledge accounting related activities and reporting. Reconciling the financial accounting system to the gift subsystem; identifying and correcting errors. Balancing, monitoring, and reconciling various gift-related general ledger accounts. Analysis and reporting on related data including periodic variance analyses; presenting and summarizing data in a variety of ways. Serve as the primary contact for the external auditors on gift-related questions, providing supporting information as requested. Manage the backend process of accounting for gifts received by the University, including: Interpreting complex gift documents to determine specific restrictions and attributes needed in the financial accounting system and the gift subsystem. Creating new gift accounts in Workday as needed; maintains data points on gift accounts that influence several layers of reporting and departments’ ability to spend the gifts per donor restrictions. Research and resolve gift related issues while ensuring proper treatment of funds / compliance for accounting, legal and stewardship purposes. Develops or/or enhances documentation and processes; identifies and implements efficiencies. Handles special requests and projects involving complex accounting transactions and concepts across financial systems: Identify, gather, assess, and analyze data used for making decisions and make decisions where appropriate. Incorporate data and ideas into either formal or informal reports, presenting resolution to issues or problems. Learn/stay engaged in utilizing the advances in financial systems and technology to ensure effective and efficient delivery of information. Special requests and projects are frequently cross-functional in nature and require cross-functional learning and collaboration. Other duties as assigned. This includes cross-training with other positions in the department and serving as a backup during peak periods and vacations. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions This position is a hybrid position that primarily works from home. Must have a dedicated workspace (e.g., home office) with space for dual monitors; and must be able to work at campus location (St. Louis) as needed. Standard work hours are 37.5 per work week with extra hours as needed. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Ability to travel to/from various on and off campus locations. Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Accounting (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting. Preferred Qualifications Education: M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration, Master's degree - Accounting Certifications/Professional Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: University Setting Or Large, Complex Organization With A Matrix Structure (2 Years) Skills: Accounting, Achieving Deadlines (Inactive), Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Challenge Driven, Collaborating, Confidentiality, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Integrity, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Processes, Financial Systems, Influencing Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Quick Thinking, Relationship Building, Self Motivation, Service Oriented, Taking Initiative, Working Independently, Written Communication Grade G12 Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement 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%. 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