Budget & Grants Financial Coordinator

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits for employee and/or依p

Pre-tax and flex spending accounts

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Financial Analyst to support a university accounting-related area or program under supervision. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple schools/departments.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budget materials, performing analyses, and assisting with monthly/quarterly/annual statements and audit support. The position emphasizes compliance with policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field.
• 1 year financial, budgeting, account reconciliations or financial analysis experience.
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
• Familiarity with financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for annual budget planning such as analysis, budget performance reports & year-end close data.
• Provides updated budget estimates & account research.
• Ensures lead schedules are prepared.
• Guides units of responsibility through university budgeting and forecasting processes, reviews budget and forecasting submissions.
• Serves a primary role in the development & implementation of annual budget including fiscal resource allocation of appropriated, discretionary, endowment & gift revenues & expenses.
• Coordinates &/or provides information for annual salary review process.
• Creates daily, monthly &/or annual analysis & reports regarding area/unit, grants &/or awards, accounts, funds, payroll, expense &/or revenue allocation, etc.

Skills

Spreadsheet

Database

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Financial Analyst to support a university accounting-related area or program under supervision. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across multiple schools/departments.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budget materials, performing analyses, and assisting with monthly/quarterly/annual statements and audit support. The position emphasizes compliance with policies and internal controls.