University Finance & Budget Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Northwestern University in Chicago is seeking a budget and financial analyst within the MED-Office of Finance & Admin to support accounting functions across schools and units, coordinating with central offices such as HR, Budget, Financial Aid, Facilities, and Purchasing.

The role covers budget planning, analysis, journal entries, reconciliation, reporting, grants and awards oversight, and payroll-related processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• 2 years financial, budgeting, or accounting experience with analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in determination of budget including resource allocation.
• Prepares analysis and reports; provides account research.
• Assists with budget projects and forecasting submissions.
• Performs journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manages financial transactions and reports across schools/departments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

MS Office

NUFinancials

myHR

NUPlans

Job description

Northwestern University in Chicago is seeking a budget and financial analyst within the MED-Office of Finance & Admin to support accounting functions across schools and units, coordinating with central offices such as HR, Budget, Financial Aid, Facilities, and Purchasing.

The role covers budget planning, analysis, journal entries, reconciliation, reporting, grants and awards oversight, and payroll-related processing.