Temporary Accounting Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Northwestern University Full time
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Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Accounting Specialist
Hours: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F)
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Campus: Chicago
Approximate start date: 3/25/2024
Approximate end date: TBD

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Accounting Specialist for the Chicago campus.

Temporary Job Description:

  • Completes & maintains transactions in enterprise systems.
  • Reconciles transactions.
  • Based on pre-defined practice, reviews transaction.
  • Ensures appropriate approval, forms, &/or justifications are obtained.
  • Verifies rates and amounts.
  • Reconcile es discrepancies.
  • Troubleshoots problems & corrects or escalates.
  • Enters information into database.
  • Follows-up to ensure completion & accuracy.
  • Reviews and resolves open encumbrances.

Qualifications Required:

A bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

Strong writing skills;

High level of organizational skills and attention to detail;

Diligent and can work independently;

Experience working with confidential information;

Professionalism;

Flexibility, adaptability in a fast paced environment.

Software Required:

MS Office suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.



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