at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54326

Department:

Alumni Relations & Development Salary/Grade:

NEX/11 Please note: The target budgeted hourly rate for this position is $23.50 to $24.50 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

Job Summary:

The Financial Assistant supports Alumni Relations and Development's financial operations, helping to ensure compliance, troubleshooting logistical issues, monitoring budget activity, assisting with revenue management, and supporting various projects and initiatives for ARD's Finance and Administration team. Regular responsibilities include financial transaction review and entry, training and customer service for coworkers using financial systems, and financial reporting. The Financial Assistant collaborates with other members of the Finance and Administration team, along with client team members, to ensure financial activities are completed in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner, while maintaining a high level of customer service for Alumni Relations and Development staff. This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, up to two days remote and three onsite. 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:

Maintains & tracks individual budget accounts. Coordinates annual budget process including tasks associated with the open/close processes. Updates calendar, spreadsheets, templates & forms; monitors submissions. Completes reconciliation procedures. Creates summary reports.

Analysis, Statements & Reporting:

Prepares account, budget, cost, expenditure &/or funds analysis. Provides reports to managers in tracking payment status & notification when balances & activities do not comply with policy, procedures or are inadequately prepared. Creates reports & q To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account