Grants & Budget Finance Specialist

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability, &/

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition benefits for employee and? and

Job summary

Northwestern University’s Kellogg-related department seeks a Financial Coordinator to support SPARC programs in Chicago. The role handles budgets, analysis, transactions, and grants administration, ensuring compliance with university policies.

The position reports to the Associate Director and coordinates seminars, faculty recruiting events, and other academic activities while maintaining accurate financial records and providing service to faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field OR 2 years financial administration experience.
• 1 year financial, budgeting & or preparing account reconciliations or financial analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for annual budget planning and provides budget performance reports.
• Creates daily, monthly or annual analysis and reports for grants, accounts, funds and payroll.
• Reviews and processes various financial transactions and maintains chart of accounts.
• Sets up sub-contracts, start-up accounts, and grants-related budgets; forecasts and monitors performance.
• Processes and presents data using database, spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Trains new staff and provides financial training on procedures and policy.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Familiarity with financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field; OR 2 years financial administration work experience; OR equivalent combination education and experience

Job description

Northwestern University’s Kellogg-related department seeks a Financial Coordinator to support SPARC programs in Chicago. The role handles budgets, analysis, transactions, and grants administration, ensuring compliance with university policies.

The position reports to the Associate Director and coordinates seminars, faculty recruiting events, and other academic activities while maintaining accurate financial records and providing service to faculty and staff.