Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
Position: Temporary Financial Assistant
Hours: This is a full-time position (20 hours per week. Flexible.)
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Campus: Remote
Approximate start date: 3/3/2026
Approximate end date: 1/4/2027
Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Financial Assistant .
Temporary Job Description:
Specific Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day financial & accounting support using an advanced knowledge of applicable skills, methods & practices & some innovation, analysis, & reasoning to choose appropriate alternatives from among pre-defined policies & procedures to complete work that includes successive steps & involves some non-routine problems &/or decisions. Applies industry and professional standards, university policy and procedure, federal and state laws and other regulations. Provides administrative &/or clerical support. Additionally, the temporary Financial Assistant is responsible for:
Accounting policy & procedure
Accounts payable
Expense reimbursement
Processing Payments
Purchase Orders
Wire transfers
Financial Data Entry and Upkeep
Budget Statements Reconciliation
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Accounting or the equivalent combination, training and experience.
1-2 years of experience in a financial support function.
1-2 years of administrative experience in an academic setting.
Experience with account reconciliation
Experience with Payroll
Helpful, respectful, approachable, building a positive work environment, receptive to feedback, demonstrates ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement . Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process .
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