Financial Analyst

• →Prepares reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for month-end/year-end close.

• →Reconciles AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger and prepares aging and exception reports.

• →Prepares financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for the Director.
• →Creates purchase requests, processes invoices, and reviews employee expense reports using the University's Oracle ERP and Concur systems.

• →Reviews accounts payable transactions and expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with University policies and procedures, correcting errors as identified.

• →Monitors the finance shared inbox and responds to and researches inquiries from suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding invoice status, payments, and reimbursements.

• →Processes billing and collection transactions for UCPro programs.

• →Researches outstanding receivables and payment posting discrepancies; follows up on aged balances.

• →Follows University financial policies and procedures to support timely, accurate processing.

• →Maintains accurate, well-documented records of transactions and account activity in compliance with University audit and recordkeeping standards.

• →Performs special projects as assigned by the Director, Finance, Budget and Procurement.

• →Prepares monthly reports, conducts and correct errors in accounts using existing procedures that are in place, and provides advice on the financial impact of human resources and academic affairs decisions.
• →May work with other administrators on the procurement process, allocates expenditures for authorization, and advises in communications regarding funding agencies, subcontractors, and others at the instruction and direction of others.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting, preferably within a University or other large, decentralized organization.

• Familiar with ERP and expense management systems, such as Oracle, Concur, or similar platforms.

• Familiar with reconciling subledgers to the general ledger and supporting month-end/year-end close.

• Background in a customer service environment.

• Knowledge of financial computing and database software applications.

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard invoice/payment processing procedures.

• Familiarity with the University of Chicago's financial systems and structure is a plus.

• Skilled in spreadsheet modeling, reconciliation, and analysis (Excel).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy when processing financial transactions.

• Excellent customer service orientation to build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to reconcile financial data and identify root causes of discrepancies.

• Multitask and prioritize work.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small finance team.

• Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Standard office environment.

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)
• Professional References Contact Information (3) (preferred)

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Pay Range

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

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