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Faculty Research Accounting Analyst

Chicago, IL, US💼 Full-time💰 $64,000–$64,000🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-01

Core

Provide comprehensive planning, budget preparation, monitoring, and accounting support to over 150 faculty members for their research budgets and projects.

Role type

Senior Financial Analyst (Research Accounting)

Builds

Faculty research project financial health and compliance

Domain

Higher Education / Research Administration

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Budget management, Oracle ERP, Financial reporting, Invoice processing, Reconciliation, MS Excel, Cost accounting

Preferred skills

CPA certification, Strategic planning, Critical thinking, Multi-tasking

Technologies

Oracle ERP, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Monitor faculty budget balances and encumbrances monthly; Process invoices, reimbursement requests, and expense reports; Maintain faculty projects and awards in Oracle ERP; Assist with budget loading, rollover, and allocation; Draft income and balance sheet statements; Collaborate with procurement and other departments on research projects.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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