Temporary Financial Assistant

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a temporary Financial Assistant for remote work in Evanston. The role involves providing financial support and administrative assistance, requiring an Associate Degree in Accounting and relevant experience. This part-time position offers flexible hours at $19.00 per hour, with an expected start date of 09/22/2025.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a financial support function.
• 1-2 years of administrative experience in an academic setting.
• Experience with account reconciliation.
• Experience with Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day financial & accounting support.
• Applies industry and professional standards, university policy, and regulations.
• Provides administrative & clerical support.

Skills

Accounting policy & procedure

Accounts payable

Expense reimbursement

Processing Payments

Financial Data Entry and Upkeep

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Financial Assistant

Hours: This is a part-time position (20+ hours per week flexible)

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Campus: Remote

Approximate start date: 9/22/2025

Approximate end date: 5/29/26

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Financial Assistant for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description

Provides day-to-day financial & accounting support using an advanced knowledge of applicable skills, methods & practices & some innovation, analysis, & reasoning to choose appropriate alternatives from among pre-defined policies & procedures to complete work that includes successive steps & involves some non-routine problems &/or decisions. Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws and other regulations. Provides administrative &/or clerical support.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accounting policy & procedure
• Accounts payable
• Expense reimbursement
• Processing Payments
• Purchase Orders
• Wire transfers
• Financial Data Entry and Upkeep
• Budget Statements Reconciliation

Qualifications Required

• Associate Degree in Accounting or the equivalent combination, training and experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in a financial support function.
• 1-2 years of administrative experience in an academic setting.
• Experience with account reconciliation
• Experience with Payroll
• Helpful, respectful, approachable, building a positive work environment, receptive to feedback, demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. 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.