Financial Coordinator

About the role

The Financial Coordinator position resides in the McCormick School of Engineering’s Dean’s office of Administration, Finance, Facilities and Planning (AFF&P) and is responsible for supporting all basic accounting, budget and forecast functions for Dean’s Offices, such as NU Financials purchasing approvals, Cognos reporting, chart of accounts maintenance, Corporate Card management, FFRA forms and all Dean’s Office signatures such as Exception Forms and 90-day memos. The position also supports the Finance team in the areas of FP&A and gift and endowment management, and coordinates deployment of Ph.D. student funding with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research (GSR).

Responsibilities

• Supports a university accounting-related area or program under supervision of the area manager.
• Supports a school/dept's financial operations.
• Reviews a portfolio of multiple schools/depts' financial operations comprised primarily of standard and routine work.
• Provides transactional oversight.
• Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws and other regulations (as applicable).
• Represents &/or guides business area on internal &/or external financial affairs by exchanging information.
• Accounting policy & procedure
• Analysis
• Balancing
• Bank deposits
• Budget
• Chart &/or account coding
• Forecasting
• Journal &/or ledger
• Procurement card program
• Purchase orders
• Reconciliation
• Reporting

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as accounting, business administration, finance, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 1 year financial, budgeting &/or preparing account reconciliations or financial statements along with financial analysis or other relevant experience.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in the use of spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
• Familiarity with financial reporting.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.