Staff Accountant

Department

F&A Manager of Accounting

About the Department

The primary goal of Financial Services is to support the core mission of the University through exemplary fiscal stewardship. Our services and programs are geared toward providing our customers outstanding response and service while fulfilling compliance and fiduciary obligations. Among many duties, Financial Services has responsibility for accounting and financial reporting; cash, endowment, and debt management; payroll; sponsored award accounting; and purchasing and paying for goods and services.

Job Summary

Provides general accounting support to units across campus and supports central accounting functions. Under direct supervision, performs a variety of reconciliation and routine operating account activities which require basic knowledge of accounting theories and principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs bank reconciliations of University bank accounts within Oracle ERP.
• Manages new chart of accounts (COA) value requests within the Oracle Enterprise Data Management (EDM) system.
• Answers accounting questions from campus units using the University's ServiceNow ticketing system.
• Performs balance sheet account reconciliations in the Oracle Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS) module.
• Manages offsite storage requests for Financial Services.
• Performs a variety of routine operating or cost accounting activities which require basic knowledge of accounting theories and principles.
• Examines accounting records for the purpose of determining gains and losses, receipts and disbursements, and inventory.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Experience:

• One to two years office experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Communicate accounting and financial information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• References Contact Information (3)(preferred)

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00

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.

Benefits Eligible

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.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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