Financial Analyst

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance for employee and/or

Generous retirement options

Job summary

Northwestern University, based in Evanston, IL, seeks a driven Financial Administration professional to support student club finances. You will handle payables, receivables, payroll, and year-end close while training club officers and providing insightful reports.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in business/accounting/economics with 3+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Northwestern offers a flexible work environment and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting and/or economics.
• 3+ years of work experience in business, accounting, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional processes for payables, receivables, and payroll for student clubs.
• Train student club officers on processes and related policies.
• Provide reports and ad hoc analyses to ensure accuracy and support decision-making.
• Act as liaison with Northwestern units regarding student club payables, receivables, payroll, and policies.
• Guide contract review for student club activities.
• Assist with year-end close and related key processes.

Skills

Budget analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Project management

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or economics

Tools

PeopleSoft

Cognos

Job description

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Department: Kellogg Financial Admin

Salary/Grade: EXS/6

The Kellogg School of Management Financial Administration team, based in Evanston, is looking for a motivated forward-thinking individual who will be responsible for supporting reporting, expense and compliance for all Kellogg student clubs with an aim to further Kellogg's mission of educating, equipping, and inspiring brave leaders. This job is great for an organized individual who is interested in driving improvements and working collaborative across departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate learning agility, practice active listening, and have solid written and verbal communication skills. In addition to joining a collaborative and hard-working team that values strong relationships, Northwestern employees take advantage of excellent healthcare and retirement benefits as well as generous paid time off and tuition assistance. Kellogg offers a flexible work environment.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director Financial Administration, this position is responsible for creating, executing, and auditing transactional processes for the Kellogg School of Management with a focus on student club activity. This includes the oversight of Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Accounts Receivable. The position supports key yearly processes such as year-end close, and is the key financial contact for student clubs on expected processes, policies, and club financial health.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the Director Financial Administration in the successful and accurate execution, and routine auditing of all Kellogg School of Management transactions including payables, receivables, and payroll relating to faculty, staff, and student clubs.
• Responsible for training student club officers involved in transactional processes with regards to proper process and related policies.
• Provide reports and ad hoc analysis as needed to the Director Financial Administration and student club officers to ensure accuracy of accounts, adequate controls, and support decision-making.
• Act as the key liaison with NU relating to Kellogg School of Management student club payables, receivables, payroll, and related policies, procedures, and financial systems.
• Act as the key liaison with central units relating to student club activity, student reimbursement and related policies, procedures, and financial systems.
• Provides guidance on contract review and process for student club activities.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting and/or economics, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in business, accounting, or a related field.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Ability to evaluate moderately difficult budget scenarios and to analyze and interpret complex budget and accounting reports.
• Ability to complete accurate budget plans and reports and to analyze those prepared by others.
• Proven ability to build queries and consolidate data in Excel.
• Working knowledge of accounting theory, methods and procedures.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently yet be an accomplished team player.
• Fluent in Word and Power Point.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in institutions such as higher education, hospital administration, government agencies, or other non-profit groups.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft products, including HRIS and Cognos.

Target hiring range for this position will be $60,000 - $65,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parentalleave;tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.