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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business · 3 weeks ago

Faculty Research Accounting Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$64K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is a prestigious institution known for its influential business education. The Faculty Research Accounting Analyst will provide comprehensive planning, budget preparation, and accounting support for faculty research budgets, serving over 150 faculty members and managing various financial responsibilities.

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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

AccountingBudget preparationFinancial reportingCPAOracle ERPMS OfficeAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

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

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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

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.