at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50624
Department: Acctg Svcs Res & Spon Prog
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Job Summary:
The Office of Accounting Services for Research and Sponsored Programs (ASRSP) helps university researchers with financial reporting, invoicing, collecting revenue, coordinating audits, and processing transactions related to their sponsored projects. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Cash, the Accounting Coordinator
Supports grant and contract cash management function in ASRSP in coordination with central offices such as Sponsored Research, Accounting Services, Purchasing, external payees & payors, and campus schools/departments Reviews and processes a portfolio of receivable activity for sponsored awards comprised primarily of standard and routine work. Determines when complex issues need to be escalated. Provides transactional oversight. Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws and other regulations (as applicable). Represents &/or guides business area on internal &/or external financial affairs by exchanging information.
Specific Responsibilities:
Analysis, Statements & Reporting:
- Creates daily, monthly &/or annual analysis & reports regarding cash application and aging, sponsored accounts, funds, expense &/or revenue allocation, etc.
- Assists with monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries, reports and statements
- Provides support for annual audit work papers
Transactions:
- Provides review and oversight of all types of financial transactions some of which may be complex in regard to size or duration of account.
