Financial Coordinator @ University of Chicago

Department

OPS Facilities Strategic Resources Finance A/P Management

About the Department

Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus and environment and provide superior client service to our community including faculty, students, staff, neighbors, and visitors.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, the Financial Coordinator will be responsible for performing a variety of financial related activities which requires advance knowledge of analytical work and account reconciliation and approving procedures. Responds to and researches complex finance related inquiries. Creates and reviews financial reports to support financial analysis team.

Responsibilities

Assists with the review of pay applications.
Researches prior payment and contract information. Tracks and follows-up on outstanding pay application issues.
Monitors, investigates, and reconciles any reporting discrepancies between the financial database and the accounting ledgers.
Prepares account create and close-out requests, reconciles contract balances, prepares journal entries and payment vouchers.
Allocates, authorizes, monitors, and controls expenses. Prepares projections and monthly reports. Maintains, oversees, reconciles, and corrects errors in accounts.
Maintains the database for project approval letters and other correspondences.
Prepares ad hoc reports.
Coordinates the preparation of financial forms, ensuring all meet applicable internal and external requirements.
Inputs financial data and information into excel spreadsheets and other applicable finance software programs.
Proposes solutions to problems and corrects according to proper policy and procedures.
Assist with University’s Employer-Assisted Housing Program and provides customer service to program participates including responding to inquiries and documentation collection.
Receives and directs staff, customers, visitors and vendors in the walk-in area in a pleasant and professional manner.
Acts as a primary account administrator for account owners in an intensive customer service environment.
Routinely prepares budgets, creates accounts, and works with the financial accounting system to allocate, authorize, monitor, and control expenses.
Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

Two years of financial administration experience.
Fiscal administration in a university environment strongly preferred.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Computer literate in Microsoft Applications and data queries.
Advanced in Microsoft Excel, which includes advance usage of pivot tables, v- lookups, macros, and formatting.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Competencies

Highly organized and detail-oriented to track multiple open issues in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
Resourceful, flexible, and able to anticipate and resolve problems effectively and a capacity for understanding the relationship of specific tasks to the broader operation of the administrative functions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy, and demonstrate judgment and discretion in the sharing of sensitive information.
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of constituents, and the ability to work independently without close supervision.
High level of Business Objects knowledge strongly preferred.
Decision quality and accountability.
Business acumen.
Performance and execution.
Partnership and collaboration.

Working Conditions

Keyboarding.
Bending; stooping to reach files.
Light lifting.
Some travel may be required around campus.
Ability to work non-traditional hours to meet deadlines, address project coordination, and respond to emergencies required.

Application Documents

Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
List of References (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Drug Test Required

Health Screen Required

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$23.49 - $27.63

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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Financial Coordinator

University of Chicago

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