University of Chicago · 1 month ago
Faculty Research Accounting Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution known for its rigorous business education. The Faculty Research Accounting Analyst role involves providing comprehensive planning, budget preparation, and accounting support to faculty for their research budgets, managing multiple accounts and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Works as a consultant in managing, monitoring, and maintaining faculty research projects for discretionary and internal awards that includes projections
Builds relationships with faculty by monitoring budget balances, expenses, and encumbrances on a monthly basis, and notifying them when their budgets are approaching a deficit
Performs accounting duties that align with the complexity of Booth instruction and research activities that adjusts funding to maintain faculty project and award information (transaction review and analysis, funds transfers, and cost corrections)
Processes and submits invoices and reimbursement requests, as well as prepares expense reports for approval while monitoring the budget
Assists with budgeting activities, including loading the fiscal year budget, rolling over balances, allocating Executive MBA budget and Course Coach budgets, and reconciling to the master budget report
Maintains and updates faculty projects and awards in the Oracle ERP accounting system, including creating new projects and awards; increasing or decreasing funding; closing projects and awards; and updating other relevant information
Works with supervisor to assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested from the Dean’s office
Communicates and ensures faculty are compliant with both University and Booth financial policies
Cross collaboration with Booth’s procurement and payables team who manage contracts, purchasing, and invoice payments
Works with staff across various Booth departments on matters related to faculty research projects, such as Human Resources, IT, Faculty Services, Data Governance, etc
Performs a variety of operating or cost accounting activities which require moderate knowledge of accounting theories and principles
Has a moderate/high level of authority in drafting income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Provide comprehensive planning, budget preparation and monitoring, and accounting support to faculty for their research budgets
Works as a consultant in managing, monitoring, and maintaining faculty research projects for discretionary and internal awards that includes projections
Builds relationships with faculty by monitoring budget balances, expenses, and encumbrances on a monthly basis, and notifying them when their budgets are approaching a deficit
Performs accounting duties that align with the complexity of Booth instruction and research activities that adjusts funding to maintain faculty project and award information (transaction review and analysis, funds transfers, and cost corrections)
Processes and submits invoices and reimbursement requests, as well as prepares expense reports for approval while monitoring the budget
Assists with budgeting activities, including loading the fiscal year budget, rolling over balances, allocating Executive MBA budget and Course Coach budgets, and reconciling to the master budget report
Maintains and updates faculty projects and awards in the Oracle ERP accounting system, including creating new projects and awards; increasing or decreasing funding; closing projects and awards; and updating other relevant information
Works with supervisor to assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested from the Dean's office
Communicates and ensures faculty are compliant with both University and Booth financial policies
Cross collaboration with Booth's procurement and payables team who manage contracts, purchasing, and invoice payments
Works with staff across various Booth departments on matters related to faculty research projects, such as Human Resources, IT, Faculty Services, Data Governance, etc
Performs a variety of operating or cost accounting activities which require moderate knowledge of accounting theories and principles
Has a moderate/high level of authority in drafting income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports
Performs other related work as needed
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
CPA
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Skill with accounting and financial reporting
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills
Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues and faculty in a multitude of communication methods, including in-person, email, and phone
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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