Accountant

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Press is seeking an individual contributor for accounting functions, focusing on balance sheet reconciliations across its divisions. This role requires collaboration with the Accounting Director and involves ensuring accurate financial records and supporting audit processes.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of A/R, A/P, and cash transactions.
• Assist in monthly accounting entries based on system reports.
• Responsible for annual audit workpaper efforts.

Skills

Excel

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Department

Press/CFO

About the Department

Since its origins in 1890 as one of the three main divisions of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.

Job Summary

The Press seeks to enhance its level of back-up, redundancy, and consistency in accounting functions and duties - specifically with respect to balance sheet account reconciliations. This position will focus on monthly balance sheet reconciliations including accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), and cash for all three Press divisions (Books, Journals, and the Chicago Distribution Center).

Under the general supervision of the CFO and the immediate supervision of the Accounting Director and the Accountant/Senior Analyst, this position will concentrate on monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for the three Press divisions: Books, Journals, and the CDC. This position will be part of the team that includes the Accountant/Senior Analyst and will work closely with that person – providing help where needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Press’s accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), and cash transactions – deposits, refunds, chargebacks, etc. - are accurate and that all activity is properly accounted for on the various internal systems and University ledgers – and are reconciled on a monthly basis.

• Responsible for annual University audit workpaper efforts concerning balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Assist in monthly accounting entries based on CISPUB and PUBS system reports.

• Interprets accounting records for the purpose of determining gains and losses, receipts and disbursements, and inventory.

• Performs a variety of operating or cost accounting activities which require moderate knowledge of accounting theories and principles.

• Other tasks as assigned by the Accounting Director.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Three years of accounting work experience.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Excel

Preferred Competencies

• Exceptional general computer spreadsheet and mathematical skills.

• Work in detail with very large reports and spreadsheets.

• Ability to become familiar with multiple computer systems and technologies.

• Work independently and over time to work with minimal supervision.

• Excellent organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Using a PC for long periods of time.

• Hybrid work environment available.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$63,750.00 - $82,500.00

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.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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