Now Hiring: Temporary Finance & Operations Assistant (Accounting Clerk)
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in accounting, finance operations, invoice processing, and financial reporting? We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance & Operations Assistant to support a Senior Financial Analyst in a professional higher education environment.
Position Details
- Job Title: Accounting Clerk / Temporary Finance & Operations Assistant
- Employment Type: Temporary Contract
- Schedule: Part-Time, 20-25 hours per week
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Start Date: September 14, 2026
- End Date: December 14, 2026
- Location: Chicago, IL / Remote Flexibility Available
- Pay Rate: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour
What You’ll Be Doing
- Review, log, and track incoming invoices for accurate and timely processing.
- Monitor invoices from designated suppliers and verify purchase orders, payment status, and supporting documentation.
- Identify discrepancies and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Organize and maintain financial records, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with preparing recurring financial reports and compiling data from multiple sources.
- Support reconciliation activities by comparing invoice records against budget and expenditure data.
- Perform data entry and maintain invoice tracking and financial reporting spreadsheets.
- Communicate professionally with vendors and internal teams regarding invoice-related questions.
- Assist with special projects and ad hoc assignments as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Previous administrative, accounting, finance, or office support experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with numerical data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage recurring responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
- Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems is a plus but not required.
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in accounting and financial operations.
- Exposure to invoice processing, financial reporting, and budget support activities.
- Experience working alongside an experienced Senior Financial Analyst.
- Professional development in analytical thinking, organization, and business communication.
- Valuable experience within a respected higher education environment.
If you are looking to build your accounting or finance career and gain practical experience in a collaborative professional setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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