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Posted: Feb 21, 2026

Departmental Accounting Assistant - Business Office - Research Support

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Departmental Accounting Assistant - Business Office - Research Support remote type Fully Remote locations Washington University Medical Campus time type Full time job requisition id JR89540 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Position coordinates purchasing, billing and collection activities, including maintaining statistics, records or accruals, and assists in grant or budget preparation and payroll. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: • Order and receive parts and goods into inventory. Negotiate and secure pricing for materials. • Maintain warehouse in an orderly arrangement. • Review and process purchase orders, bills of lading and invoices. • Set up shipments with ground carriers. • Key distribution. • Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions • Normal office environment Physical Effort • Typically sitting at a desk or a table Equipment • Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position. Work Experience: Accounting / Bookkeeping (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications: • Some college-level accounting coursework Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Certifications: No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Work Experience: No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section. Skills: Accounting Methods, Budget Preparation, Check Requests, Financial Systems, Grant Preparation, Office Equipment, Ordering Office Supplies, Payroll Processing, Petty Cash Management, Purchase Order Processing, Reconciliations (Inactive), Spreadsheets Grade G06-H Salary Range $17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly Apply Job!