Position: Temporary Financial Assistant Administrator (Closeouts) Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F) Pay: $25.00 per hour Campus: Chicago/Hybrid Approximate start date: 5/23/2022 Approximate end date: 7/29/2022
Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Full-time Financial Assistant Administrator. This position supports our Grant & Contract Financial Administrators with the closeout process. This is a hybrid opportunity with some work-days on the Chicago campus.
Temporary Job Description:
Assist Grant and Contract Financial Administrators (GCFA) in award closeout expense reviews, preparing closeout workbook and checklist, and running NUFinancials and Cognos reports.
Assistance with reconciling figures for balance sheets
Gathering and retaining proper documentation for closeouts & uploading into the OnBase system
Contact departments to assist with final reconciliations
Processes system journals to transfer residual balances and/or final account deficits as directed by GCFAs
Qualifications Required:
Minimum Qualifications:
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas) and Word
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in a major such as computer science, accounting, business administration, finance, or related; OR experience in financial research administration of Higher Education for at least one year
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including functions, pivot tables, and Visual Basic programming
Post-award grant management for over two years
Familiarity with running NUFinancials and Cognos reports
2-3 years of experience in accounting, and or University business operations
Experience working with the OMB circulars and sponsored project rules and regulations
Software Required:
MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.
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Internal Number: 44664
About Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a major private research university with 12 academic divisions located on three campuses in Evanston, Chicago, and Education City in Doha, Qatar. We have approximately 2,500 full-time faculty members, 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and over 5,700 full and part-time staff. Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.
