Job Description:

Department

SSO Central Accounts Payable

About the Department

The Shared Services Office is a service organization dedicated to continuous improvement for HR, Payroll, and Procure-to-Pay services delivering high quality services and an excellent experience.

Job Summary

The Payment Reconciliation Analyst is responsible for the reconciliation of accounts payable transactions to the University's Financial Accounting System.

Responsibilities

• Assists University banking unit with research and correction of outstanding bank reconciliation items.


• Audits and corrects, rejects, and suspends items from weekly reports.


• Makes necessary adjustments to departmental ledgers.


• Reviews daily key control reports for data integrity; diagnoses errors and makes necessary corrections.


• Continuously seeks opportunities to make improvements of procedures and systems.


• Interprets accounting records for the purpose of determining gains and losses, receipts and disbursements, and inventory.


• Has a moderate/high level of authority in drafting income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.


• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• 3 or more years of experience in a large complex organization.


• Progressive accounts payable experience.


• Background in a customer service environment.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office.


• Mainframe system skills.


• Familiarity with administrative processes, procedures, and systems within a university setting.


• Previous experience in a higher education institution.

Preferred Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable practices/techniques.


• Communicate effectively and professionally in writing, especially in email.


• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.


• Participate as a team player and positively influence group activity.


• Project management and proven problem solving and analytical skills.


• Identify payment discrepancies and oversee all required research to resolve issues.


• Correspond with vendors and departmental administrators regarding payment information and problem resolution.


• Working knowledge of interfaces between accounts payable and other financial systems.


• Responsible for development and completion of departmental goals including identifying and implementing continuous improvement efficiencies.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)


• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Resume/CV of the application.

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

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