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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 2 days ago

Financial Analyst - School of Public Health

Washington University Danforth Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$53K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Financial Analyst for the School of Public Health. The role is responsible for financial operations including reporting, budgeting, compliance, and providing guidance on financial issues for various departments.

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Responsibilities

Prepare financial reporting packages for area directors and department managers, analyzing and highlighting significant budget and year over year variances

Serve as primary contact for area directors and department managers, providing requested information, resolving issues and providing guidance and direction of the financial impact of new initiatives

Hold quarterly meetings with area directors and department managers to discuss issues/initiatives in their areas with budgetary impacts

Work with area personnel to prioritize expenditures and identify opportunities for savings to meet unanticipated needs without exceeding their annual budget

Work with Accounting Services’ school accountant on quarterly Core report variance explanations (year-to-year actuals and budget-to-actuals) per the Core report schedule

Determine reporting needs and create customized user reports for departments that are tailored to their specific operational needs. Remain current in new applications to ensure effective and efficient delivery of information

Analyze income and expenses, make investigations, assemble data and prepare projections and reports for planning and decision making. Process journal entries and budget adjustments for restricted and unrestricted accounts as necessary. Incorporate data and ideas in formal and/or informal reports, providing recommendations for problem issue resolution as appropriate

Provide assistance and support to area directors and department managers in developing their annual departmental budgets. Ensure departmental budgets adhere to the School’s parameters and recommendations for the School-wide annual budget and resolve any discrepancies or deviations from the established recommendations

Prepare the budget reporting package for submission to leadership team. Provide summarized and detailed reports on historical, current and projected activity and footnote significant variances

Manage entry and balancing of the departments’ budgets in the School’s budget workbook and also manage submission and balancing of the departments’ budgets into the University’s Reporting and Planning System

Ensure the current budget in the Administrative Information System is updated once the departments’ budgets are approved by the Dean. 25% Financial Operations

Provide day-to-day oversight of financial transactions for assigned departments. Research discrepancies and deviations from University or School policies and communicate with key department personnel

Approve unrestricted and restricted non-payroll financial transactions for assigned departments

Provide training to department personnel on University and School systems, policies and procedures

Perform document processing functions as needed. 25%

Managing Restricted Funds – maintain records, reporting and budgeting for restricted funds including gifts, endowments, scholarships, grants and contracts

Revenue and Other Account Reconciliations

Salary Budgeting, Reporting and Analysis

Compile 1098T information

Tuition Analysis and Forecasting

Work with University Central Finance Operations including but not limited to: School Accounting, Financial Aid, Alumni and Development, Gift Accounting, Payroll and Human Resources, Tax, Accounts Payable

Qualification

Financial ReportingBudgetingFinancial AnalysisAccountingAnalytical ThinkingCustomer ServiceDeadline ManagementExercises JudgmentFund AccountingOrganizingPrioritizationWorking IndependentlyWork RelationshipsCommunicationConfidentialityCritical ThinkingGroup PresentationsInterpersonal CommunicationPersonal InitiativeProject AdministrationSelf Motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

Professional Accounting (3 Years)

Preferred

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Deadline Management

Exercises Judgment

Financial Budgeting

Financial Reporting Systems

Fund Accounting

Group Presentations

Group Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Personal Initiative

Prioritization

Project Administration

Self Motivation

Working Independently

Work Relationships

Benefits

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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

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.