Hybrid Financial Assistant (Temp) – Excel & Billing Focus

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Full-time Financial Assistant for the Chicago campus. The role focuses on accurate financial processing and robust customer service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will manage expense reporting, invoicing, vendor setup, and budget supportive tasks, with strong Excel skills and confidentiality. The position offers a hybrid schedule with some remote work and on-site days in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong writing skills and high level of organizational skills.
• Experience handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit expense reports for NU personnel and visitors.
• Process invoice payments, add pay and special pay requests, and add new vendors to NU Financials.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Confidential handling

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office 2013

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Full-time Financial Assistant for the Chicago campus. The role focuses on accurate financial processing and robust customer service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will manage expense reporting, invoicing, vendor setup, and budget supportive tasks, with strong Excel skills and confidentiality. The position offers a hybrid schedule with some remote work and on-site days in Chicago.