Accounting Assistant III

Job Summary

Serving as the primary budget and financial support for multiple academic units, the full-time Accounting Assistant III will manage purchasing transactions, departmental budgets, and financial reporting while working remotely, with occasional on-campus meetings in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate and review purchasing transactions, ensuring compliance with university funding allocations and budget coding
• Collaborate with academic unit leadership on the annual budget process, monitoring account balances and processing budget amendments
• Prepare accounting and financial reports for academic units and assist with post-award grant reporting and reconciliation duties

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification, or a combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, business, or administrative support
• Proficiency in accounting systems, specifically Workday
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• Experience with financial transactions and budget management