Financial Accounting Analyst (Hybrid) - Fixed Asset & Capital Projects Accounting
Washington University in St. Louis
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position 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 expect 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:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree in Business Administration, or Master's Degree in Accounting.
- Experience with large, complex, and/or decentralized organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration, Master's degree - Accounting
Certifications:
Work Experience:
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 CommunicationGrade
G13Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / 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 one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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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
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? We’ve 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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/