at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Apply for Job
Job ID50365
LocationEvanston, Illinois
Add to Favorite Jobs
Email this Job
Department: WCAS Life Sciences
Salary/Grade: NEX/10
Job Summary:
Provides a variety of financial & accounting support using initiative & an intermediate knowledge of applicable skills, methods & practices & chooses appropriate alternatives from among pre-defined policies & procedures to complete mainly routine work that involves standard problems & decisions.
Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws and other regulations.
Provides administrative &/or clerical support.
Inventory
Journal &/or ledger
Procurement card program
Purchase orders
Reconciliation
Transfer charges
Wire transfers
Accounting policy & procedure
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Bank deposits
Budget
Cash receipt
Chart &/or account coding
Expense reimbursement
Financial Statements
Please note: Supervisor provides objectives & deadlines.Work is reviewed for fulfillment of objective & deadlines & overall compliance with policy & procedures.EE completes some activities without direction, informing supervisor only of potentially controversial matters, &/or far-reaching implications.
Specific Responsibilities:
Budget:
Completes functions/tasks associated with the annual budget open/close processes.
Analysis, Statements & Reporting:
Performs data entry in spreadsheets &/or databases.
Transactions:
Completes & maintains transactions in enterprise systems.
Reviews, ensures approval, prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions.
Troubleshoots problems.
Performs vendor/account research as needed.
Obtains additional information by phone, US- or e- mail from customers/vendors; corrects or escalates.
Maintains Chart of Account lists.
Prepares & delivers bank deposits.
Enters information into database.
Administration:
Provides excellent customer service, over the phone and in person answering standard questions regarding status of requests, policies and procedures for processing transactions, &/or instructions for completing paperwork.
Instructs & advises regarding options and appropriate courses of action & follows-up inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.
Completes other administrative &/or clerical activities such as filing, faxing, sorting, copying, organizing meetings; reserving AV equipment, etc.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or the equivalent.
2 years accounting &/or bookkeeping experience or the equivalent combination of education & experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the use of spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills;
Attention to detail and multitasking skills;
Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Detail oriented while understanding the bigger picture
Critical thinking
Ability to manage follow up requirements independently.
Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.88 to $25.15 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
