Accounting Assistant

4 weeks ago


Evanston, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Job Summary

The role of the Accounting Assistant will support the department's mission and values by exhibiting inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities and will practice safe work procedures, and follow safety rules at all times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides standard & routine financial & accounting support typically involving maintenance &/or processing that requires application of accounting practices.
  • Specifically focused on the transactional execution of requisitions related to services and maintenance material, vendor inquiries, inventory transactions, in compliance with department and university guidelines.
  • Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws and other regulations.
  • Provides administrative &/or clerical support for the finance and administration group, specifically surrounding procurement, billing and warehouse activities.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or the equivalent;
  • 1 year accounting &/or bookkeeping or other relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Working familiarity of Oracle based enterprise software (PeopleSoft) or other financial systems;
  • Experience in procurement, pricing, inventory, or accounting (Hands on or education).
Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/ to learn more.

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/work-life-wellness/ 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/professional-growth-development/ to learn more.


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