Finance Analyst, Service Delivery & Budgeting

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago BSD AFA - Accounting department seeks a financial professional to coordinate operating and capital budget monitoring, develop forecasts, and support quarterly/year-end reporting. Under supervision, they perform accounts payable/receivable tasks and assist in long-range planning while providing analytical support for routine budget projects.

Reporting to the Senior Director, this role handles ad-hoc reporting, invoicing, and monthly closure activities, ensuring accuracy

Qualifications

• College or university degree in related field.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Three years of accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Background working in a University setting.
• Financial modeling experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Reporting/analysis for the Service Delivery Unit (SDU), including report generation, analysis, projections, and verification of accuracy of financial information.
• Initiates and tracks external billing agreements and prepares associated monthly/quarterly invoicing.
• Ad hoc reporting/financial analysis as needed by Senior Director of Finance and/or Executive Administrator, including daily volume and billing data as well as monthly productivity reporting.
• Assists Director/Manager in reporting deliverables and department functions.
• Participates in and contributes to the creation of the annual operating budget.
• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and billing.
• Responsible for check deposits/claiming funds and ensuring compliance in depositing funds to the correct COA/POETA F segment.
• Serves as a resource to departmental stakeholders for questions regarding procurement workflow.
• Responsible for annual benchmark survey completion.
• Provides assistance to departments and SDUs in chart account utilization.
• Leverages Excel and other available tools to streamline and automate reports.
• Provides professional support as a primary account administrator for account owners in an intensive customer service environment.
• 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent

Job description

The University of Chicago BSD AFA - Accounting department seeks a financial professional to coordinate operating and capital budget monitoring, develop forecasts, and support quarterly/year-end reporting. Under supervision, they perform accounts payable/receivable tasks and assist in long-range planning while providing analytical support for routine budget projects.

Reporting to the Senior Director, this role handles ad-hoc reporting, invoicing, and monthly closure activities, ensuring accuracy