Senior Research Finance Analyst

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement savings options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The Financial Administrator at Northwestern University supports SPARC research programs by providing financial assistance and routine problem solving within a shared services model.

Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, preparing analyses and reports, account reconciliations, grant management, and handling transactions. The role collaborates with central offices and supervises staff as needed, ensuring compliance with university policies and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field requirement.
• Or 2 years financial administration work experience as alternative.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supports a university accounting area or program.
• Manages budget preparation and forecasting with resource allocation.
• Prepares analyses and reports; performs account reconciliations.
• Reviews and processes financial transactions; ensures compliance.
• Supports annual audit workpapers and grants management.
• Provides training and supervises staff.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

NU enterprise system

Job description

The Financial Administrator at Northwestern University supports SPARC research programs by providing financial assistance and routine problem solving within a shared services model.

Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, preparing analyses and reports, account reconciliations, grant management, and handling transactions. The role collaborates with central offices and supervises staff as needed, ensuring compliance with university policies and deadlines.