University of Chicago
Finance Specialist
Chicago, IL, USA · Contract
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About the role
- Library Administration - Human Resources & Facilities Administration
- Widely known as guardian of one of the largest academic library collections in North America, the University of Chicago Library is redefining its role as a provider of services within an increasingly open global knowledge ecosystem. We value open and equitable access to knowledge, freedom of speech and inquiry, and working in partnership within and beyond
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of accounts receivable/payable related activities using existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems.
- Performs journal entries or expense transfers in the Oracle system as needed.
- Supports new and continuous training for department staff.
- Maintains spreadsheets, databases, and financial tracking tools.
- Collects, interprets, and performs routine analyses of payables data. Likely to act as an informal resource to associates with less experience.
- Performs other related work as needed.
- The Finance Specialist reports to the Senior Director of Human Resources and Interim Head of Finance and will support the Library Finance Manager by providing budget, financial, and analytical input, and assisting with special projects.
Requirements
- include a college or university degree in related field.
- The Finance Specialist will use knowledge of general and organizational finance systems to help coordinate analysis and reporting for the Library's operating, endowment, gifts, capital, and other internal budgets.
Nice to have
- A college or university degree in related field highly preferred, preferably in accounting or finance.
- Minimum two years of finance, accounting, or financial auditing are highly preferred.
- Aptitude for financial terms and formulas and/or prior experience for working with business essential finance formulas, including completing estimations/projections, and budget calculations strongly preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency with computers, including electronic spreadsheets, databases, financial systems, and word processing applications.
- Proficiency with University research, financial and HR/payroll systems including Oracle, AURA, Concur, Workday or similar systems.
- Knowledge of general accounting standards, budgets, invoice, payment tracking, and fiscal reporting preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills with considerable skill in solving bookkeeping problems independently with attention to detail.
- Mathematical, analytical, investigative and critical thinking skills preferred.
- Financial and analytic skills with an understanding of financial processes and controls, including the budget reconciliation process.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and exemplary organization skills.
- Collaborate effectively.
- Exercise sound judgment and absolute discretion regarding confidential matters with tact.
- Handle multiple and competing tasks, to prioritize workload.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Hybrid work schedule.
Compensation
- $28.21 - $33.33 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.
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- Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual department reporting processes.
Benefits
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
- Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
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