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Northwestern University
Financial Coordinator
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A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
$86,932 / year median in Illinois
-7% projected decline
Job Description
at Northwestern University in
Supports a school/dept's financial operations. Reviews a portfolio of multiple schools/depts' financial operations comprised primarily of standard and routine work.
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.
Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:
54421Department:
MED-Medical Social Sciences Salary/Grade:
EXS/5 Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,350 - $66,380 per year. 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:
Supports a university accounting-related area or program under supervision of the area manager.Supports a school/dept's financial operations. Reviews a portfolio of multiple schools/depts' financial operations comprised primarily of standard and routine work.
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:
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. Enters individual &/or summary of transactions into journals &/or general ledger or other NU enterprise system. Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy; analyzes and classifies transactions in accordance with established chart or coding of accounts; creates new accounts; prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions. Processes transfer &/or appropriation charges & may balance &/or close accounts. Troubleshoots problems; performs vendor/account research as needed; obtains additional information from or provides instruction & guidance for customers/vendors; corrects or escalates. Maintains Chart of Account lists. Prepares & delivers bank deposits. Provides financial policy interpretation to determine the validity of customer requests & ensure compliance. Controls account availability for all chart strings. Provides support for internal audit requests.Grants &/or Awards:
Provides assistance regarding grant financial administration such as preparing financial information for grant submission. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker accountBenefits
- Dental Insurance