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Temporary Account Assistant
PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typePart-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: JR27609
Employer Industry: Higher Education
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Part-time position offering approximately 15 hours per week
- Opportunity to gain experience in accounts payable and financial management within a prestigious business school
- Hybrid work schedule provides flexibility
- Engage with a global community of accomplished alumni and professionals
- Chance to work in a supportive environment that values rigorous inquiry and diverse perspectives
- Contribute to the financial operations of a renowned institution with a strong reputation
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Reconcile expenses and submit reports as a delegate
- Serve as the primary contact for vendors and manage contract creation and renewals
- Process reimbursements for various stakeholders, including PhD students and workshop guests
- Resolve escalated inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding accounts payable activities
- Participate in month-end and year-end close processes and seek opportunities for procedural improvements
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting or business administration
- Accounts payable or other invoice payment-related experience required
- Proficiency with expense management systems, preferably Concur
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Demonstrated ability to use analytical techniques to reconcile financial data
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with invoice processing platforms and ERP systems, such as Oracle, Concur, Basware, or OCR Scanning
- Familiarity with an imaging system in an accounts payable environment
- Functional user experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle Fusion
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