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## Capital Projects Accountant - Enterprise Physical OperationsApplyremote type: On Campus/Onsitelocations: Washington University Danforth Campus: Washington University Medical Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR95184# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**The Capital Projects Accountant is responsible for completing the day-to-day finance and accounting functions associated with the capital project, planning and administration process, managing the capital projects workflow as assigned and ensuring compliance with quality control and process standards. This position will support continuous operational workflow by minimizing business disruption whenever possible, provide recommendations for organizational and operational efficiencies related to the administration of capital project activities and ensure all financial aspects of the capital projects planning and administration process are executed with the highest integrity and in compliance with Enterprise Physical Operations (EPO) standards.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Completes the day-to-day finance and accounting functions associated with the capital project planning and administration process including, but not limited to, identifying and establishing project funding sources, approving and tracking progress payments, calculating and billing earned project management fees and completing all necessary reconciliations and closing procedures for completed projects.* Manages the capital projects workflow as assigned ensuring proper approvals and documentation are obtained and in compliance with EPO and Washington University quality control and process standards; and provides all administrative, accounting and finance related support for the capital projects planning and administrative process as assigned.* Serves as the financial business partner to the Director, Capital Project Accounting, Major Projects, Project Manager and other project stakeholders by participating in regular project review and forecast development meetings, developing documentation for applicable leadership and committee approvals and communicating and coordinating with customers, project stakeholders, and departments to collectively resolve issues related to the capital projects planning and administration process as they arise. Workload is highly complex and fast paced.* Prepares financial materials for project review meetings and other financial project reports and performance metrics to assist leadership with managing project costs and establishing future revenue planning and other forecasting models for future capital projects. May accumulate and analyze historical data, such as performance experience, for use in developing realistic basis for future planning, estimating and forecasting.* Ensures all financial aspects of the capital projects planning and administration process are executed with the highest integrity and in compliance with EPO and Washington University standards.* May identify and resolve issues in collaboration with key business management, project stakeholders, and other applicable University units/departments or interface with University members on issues related to contracts, insurance, bonds, purchasing, and contractor pre-qualifications.* Assists in developing, coordinating, and presenting project training classes as it relates to capital project planning and administration, including updating of process documentation, manuals, compliance, audit and annual training. Will assist with ongoing updates, implementation and maintenance of current or new capital project tools and software programs. Trains and supervises interns or other department resources.* Works with EPO leadership team to provide recommendations and implementation of organizational and operational efficiencies related to the administration of capital project activities and as well as ensuring standardization of procedures and processes geared to proposing, controlling, and coordinating capital project administration.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions**Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment Physical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table Equipment* Office equipmentThe 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:**Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Relevant Experience (1 Year)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**## Required Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business## Preferred Qualifications:* Experience in a medical, research, or educational environment.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**Capital Or Project Accounting (4 Years)**Skills:**Accounting, Business Contracts, Capital Project Planning, Communication, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy, Customer Service, Financial Information, Interpersonal Interactions, Proactive Thinking, Professional Etiquette, Project Delivery, Tactfulness, Workflow Management, Working Independently# **Grade**G10# **Salary Range**$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / AnnuallyThe 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**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **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.* 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* 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/ #J-18808-Ljbffr