Financial Analyst

Role Overview

The Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of UChicago Professional (UCPro) by analyzing and processing financial transactions, contributing to month-end and year-end close, and performing routine analysis of payables and receivables data.

What You Will Do

Prepares reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules for month-end/year-end close, reconciles AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger, and prepares financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Financial Analyst will work closely with the Director and central University offices to build broad knowledge of UCPro’s financial systems, processes, and stakeholders, and will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small finance team.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Knowledge and skills developed through vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (preferred)
• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting (preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP and expense management systems (preferred)
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard invoice/payment processing procedures
• Skilled in spreadsheet modeling, reconciliation, and analysis (Excel)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

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