Financial Accounting Assistant (Remote) - Orthopedic Surgery

**Location** ============ St. Louis, MO 63110 **Scheduled Hours** =================== 40 **Position Summary** ==================== Assists in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports. **Job Description** =================== **Primary Duties \& Responsibilities:** * Assists in collection of data and reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures. * Utilizes and reports data in organization cost accounting system, involving a variety of spread sheet and software applications. * Compiles financial, operating and special reports/ studies as directed. * Prepares/presents analyses of on going and proposed projects/studies, including costing and financial projection models. * Assists in development of short/long term strategic financial operational plans. * Verifies department accounting record entries, journals and postings. * Explains organizational policies/procedures to department accounting/finance staffs as required. * Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions:** Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. * Physical Effort * Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing). * 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:** Financial (1 Year) **Skills:** Not Applicable **Driver's License:** A driver's license is not required for this position. **More About This Job** ======================= WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. **Preferred Qualifications** ============================ **Education:** No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. **Certifications** **/Professional Licenses** **:** No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. **Work Experience:** No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. **Skills:** Accounting, Budgeting Methods, Cost Accounting Systems, Financial Modeling, Financial Plan, Financial Practices, Financial Software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Policies \& Procedures, Preparation of Financial