Senior AccountantAnalyst (Hybrid) Gifts, Endowment & Investment Accounting
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Job Location:
Clayton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 58400 - 99700
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position 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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration Masters degree - Accounting
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
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 CommunicationGrade
G12Salary Range
$58400.00 - $99700.00 / AnnuallyThe 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 ones 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 emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 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%.
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
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Wealth Management
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Investment Experience
- Asset Management
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Equity Research
- Investment Management
- Private equity
- Process Management
- Financial Modeling
- Bloomberg
