Faculty Research Budget & Finance Analyst

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business seeks a Budget Accountant to provide planning, budgeting, and monitoring for faculty research budgets, serving more than 150 faculty members with discretionary funds and internal awards.

Responsibilities include budget consulting, monitoring, and processing invoices and expense reports, with reporting duties and collaboration across Booth departments. Strong MS Office skills and CPA preferred; in-office work three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Education: College or university degree required.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in related discipline.
• Certifications: CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive budgeting, monitoring, and accounting support to faculty budgets.
• Act as budget consultant and process invoices and expense reports.
• Maintain Oracle ERP accounting system and update budgets and awards.
• Prepare reports and perform ad-hoc analyses as requested by Dean’s office.
• Ensure compliance with University financial policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business seeks a Budget Accountant to provide planning, budgeting, and monitoring for faculty research budgets, serving more than 150 faculty members with discretionary funds and internal awards.

Responsibilities include budget consulting, monitoring, and processing invoices and expense reports, with reporting duties and collaboration across Booth departments. Strong MS Office skills and CPA preferred; in-office work three days weekly.