Finance Specialist
Core
Supports the Library Finance Manager by providing budget, financial, and analytical input, and assisting with special projects for the University of Chicago Library.
Role type
Finance Specialist (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Operating, endowment, gifts, capital, and other internal budgets for the Library
Domain
Higher Education / Library Administration
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Budget preparation and monitoring, Accounts receivable/payable processing, Journal entries and expense transfers, Financial forecasting, Procurement policy compliance, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Accounting or finance degree, 2+ years in finance/accounting/auditing, Oracle system proficiency, Budget reconciliation, Financial modeling
Technologies
Oracle, AURA, Concur, Workday, Spreadsheets, Databases
Responsibilities
Prepare, monitor, and analyze department budgets; Conduct monthly financial forecast reports; Process accounts receivable/payable inquiries; Perform journal entries in Oracle; Review procurement requests for policy compliance; Maintain financial tracking tools and databases.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC