Finance Manager
The University of Chicago

Department
Harris Stone Center Sub Group

About the Department
The James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago advances groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research on the origins and nature of contemporary inequalities.

Led by economists Steven Durlauf and Damon Jones of the Harris School of Public Policy, sociologist Geoffrey Wodtke of the Department of Sociology, and Executive Director Grace Kolavo, the Stone Center unifies perspectives on inequality by serving as a hub for collaboration, discussion, and debate.

With a thriving research community that includes thought leaders within and beyond the social sciences, the Stone Center addresses high-impact research questions that transcend disciplinary boundaries. Emphasizing phenomena over specific fields or disciplines, the center endeavors to comprehensively understand how factors such as education, class, occupation, income, wealth, and others contribute to socioeconomic mobility.

By exchanging ideas, integrating approaches, and confronting empirical challenges, the center is generating the rigorous research necessary to guide effective policy solutions to ameliorate socioeconomic inequality, promote mobility, and improve economic well-being.

Discover the latest research findings through our events, working papers, and podcasts.

Job Information

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify funded travelers and vendors for Stone Center events, ensuring that each has an active PaymentWorks account with the University of Chicago.
• Initiate and submit Supplier Setup requests for funded travelers and vendors through the University of Chicago's Service-Now portal, ensuring smooth integration into Oracle upon approval.
• Oversee the progress of each Supplier Setup request, ensuring timely and accurate completion. Proactively troubleshoot and resolve any issues by collaborating with University Financial Services staff and suppliers via the Service-Now portal.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payees, providing guidance and support throughout the supplier setup and reimbursement processes to ensure a smooth and seamless experience.
• Initiate payment requisitions in Oracle for each funded traveler and vendor, ensuring timely and accurate submission. Track the progress of each request to guarantee efficient reimbursement processing.
• Once requisitions are approved and assigned a PO number, submit invoices for payment to the University of Chicago's Invoices department, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Perform regular audits of unconfirmed POs, submitting a Purchasing/Payment Inquiry via the Service-Now portal. This process requires proficiency in Excel to compile and deliver the detailed list of unconfirmed POs, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Manage travel and business reimbursements for funded travelers, workshop guests, and event participants, ensuring all claims are processed efficiently and in compliance with internal Stone Center and University of Chicago policies.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality customer service by promptly addressing internal and external stakeholder inquiries, and effectively resolving escalated issues related to accounts payable.
• Reconcile expenses and submit detailed expense reports as a delegate for various Stone Center activities and senior personnel, ensuring timely processing and compliance with University of Chicago policies.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline procedures and enhance financial systems related to travel reimbursements, vendor payments, and supplier setup, prioritizing efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in departmental training sessions and assist with financial system updates to ensure seamless and efficient processing of transactions amid an extended financial system roll-out.
• Contribute to the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Competencies:

• Exceptional problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to reconcile financial data and review financial documents for accuracy.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• High school diploma (required)
• Bachelor's degree, in a related field such as accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.

Experience:

• Finance-related experience is required.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Proficiency in expense management systems (e.g., Concur) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion) is preferred.
• Experience working with invoice processing platforms and imaging systems in an AP environment is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel), Outlook, and Oracle systems.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This position is hybrid and part-time, approximately 15 hours per week.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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

Job Family
Temporary Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours
15

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Frequency
Hourly

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Pay Range
$25.00 - $30.00
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
This position is not eligible for benefits.

Posting Statement

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