Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Responsible for the Auxiliary financial operations including: 1) financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, 2) transaction oversight, approval and processing, and 3) insuring adequate internal controls are maintained and 4) compliance with University, Federal, International and other requirements, regulations and policies. In addition, this position serves as the primary liaison and resource for area managers and directors regarding budget and financial issues.

Responsible for managing projects related to the financial operations of Dining Services, Whittemore House, Residential Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Summer Conferences and Program Services, and Congress of the South 40 (DS, WH,RL,FSL,SPCS,CS40).

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages transition, related to Atrium and Starrez and integration into Workday student from a finance perspective.
• Creates financial analysis related to the operations of all of DS, WH, RL, FSL, SPCS, and CS40 including all requests by Manager of Financial Operations, Director of Auxiliary Enterprises, business unit leaders or other departmental staff.
• Creates and maintains policy and procedure manuals including step by step instructions for daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks for all software utilized by all DS, WH, RL, FSL, SPCS, and CS40 including Workday, Adaptive Planning, Atrium and Starrez.
• Analyzes the accounting systems and processes used by Dining Services with the goal of streamlining the processes and facilitating systems development and or enhancements. 
• Develops and spearheads implementation of process improvements to increase efficiencies and cost savings.
• Participates in committee meetings to facilitate integration of accounting/financial aspects of student housing and food service into the total student experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management experience.
• Experience in WorkDay, StarRez and/or CBord/Odyssey.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a service-oriented communicator who is accessible and a team player with the ability to forge relationships and bring groups together on difficult accounting issues.
• Ability to participate as a member on various types of teams and projects.
• Possess excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Self-motivated individual driven by challenge with the ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity; strong analytical skills required. 
• Ability to properly assess pertinent data and develop a framework for effective and practical solutions to complex issues.
• Possess ability to meet deadlines with varying degrees of pressure.
• Knowledge of internal controls and various accounting system applications.
• Ability to research and report upon accounting and other technical issues; and ability to streamline/automate transaction processing and recording.
• Experience working with personal computers; proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet and data base management software applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor degree in accounting or related field and three to five years of related work experience.

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

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Accommodation

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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.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• 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/

EEO/AA 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.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse 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.