Financial Accounting Analyst (Hybrid) - Fixed Asset & Capital Projects Accounting

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

This position supports the university's financial accounting department, with a focus area specializing in fixed asset and capital projects accounting; includes providing leadership and guidance on special projects and initiatives.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Accounting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis on capital project related activities. Includes :
• Calculating and recording capitalized interest on construction projects, as well as internal fees charged on projects funded by external debt.
• Calculating and recording monthly debt draws; includes preparation of draw requests sent to bond trustees. Ensure compliance with external debt funding requirements and regulations.
• Analysis and reporting on related data; presenting and summarizing data in a variety of ways. Requires cross-functional communication and collaboration with the Treasury Office and General Accounting, as well as various areas with capital project management responsibilities.
• Accounting and reporting related to FASB ASC 410-20 (relates to conditional asset retirement obligations related to the remediation of hazardous materials).
• Accounting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis for repair and renovation construction projects. Includes calculating annual required contributions by building and occupancy and processing reserve transfer and processing monthly funding transfers based on project spending. Also includes reporting and analysis on repair and renovation reserve activities.
• Develops or / or enhances documentation and processes; identifies and implements efficiencies; make recommendations for enhanced reporting and delivery of relevant data to leadership across the university.
• Responsible for all capital project funding activities within Workday's capital project functional area. This includes creating and maintaining funding sources; ensuring appropriate funding approvals have been received; reporting upon over spent projects. Through training and hands-on experience becomes a subject matter expert over Workday functionality; 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, includes working with historical cost to provide projections as needed; 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 to ensure effective and efficient delivery of information.
• Handles special requests and projects are frequently cross-functional in nature and require cross-functional learning and collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions :

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree or combination of education and / or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications : No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience : Professional Accounting / Budget / Finance (5 years)

Skills : Not Applicable

Driver's License : A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications :

Education

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration, Master's degree - Accounting

Certifications

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

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Data Assessment, Dataset Management, Deadline Management, Decision Making, Financial Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Interpersonal Interactions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office 365, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Pressure Management, Reporting and Analysis, Self Motivation, Teamwork, Working Independently, Workload Prioritization, Written Communication

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / 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.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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

Wellness

Family

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.