Hybrid Financial and Accounting Manager – University Marketing, Communications

at WashU IT

• Job title: Financial and Accounting Manager – University Marketing, Communications
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $53,100 - $90,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Financial and Accounting Manager overseeing financial and accounting operations for University Marketing & Communications. Responsible for budgeting, reporting, compliance, and accounting functions on the Danforth Campus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely management of all financial and accounting operations for University Marketing & Communications
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end close processes
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations
• Support the Senior Director, Operations & Administration with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to drive effective organizational decision-making
• Sets and maintains departmental operating budget and manages accounting services within University Marketing & Communications
• Monitor, analyze, reconcile, and report on all financial activity
• Responsible for timely processing of accounting documents according to closing schedules
• Prepare various general ledger entries to facilitate monthly, quarterly and yearly closing
• Develop and regularly distribute financial reports for department heads
• Review and recommend operational policies/procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field
• Experience with Workday and Clickup
• Analytical Thinking
• Analyzing Reports
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Data Assessment
• Decision Making
• High Accuracy
• High Reliability
• Report Preparation
• Self Motivation
• Spreadsheets
• Variance Analysis
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• Sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources for childcare needs
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.