Senior Accounting Specialist — Grants, Budgets & Reporting

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits for employee and/or/+

Generous retirement savings options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is seeking a detail‑oriented finance support professional to perform day‑to‑day financial and accounting tasks within the MCC Materials Science & Engg department. The role involves applying policies, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and assisting with payroll, grants, and procurement processes.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, word processing).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and tracks individual budget accounts.
• Produces reports for managers/PIs and tracks payment status.
• Reconciles transactions and ensures policy compliance.
• Provides financial analysis and procurement support.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Database skills

Word processing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, is seeking a detail‑oriented finance support professional to perform day‑to‑day financial and accounting tasks within the MCC Materials Science & Engg department. The role involves applying policies, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and assisting with payroll, grants, and procurement processes.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, word processing).