About this role
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago seeks a Finance & Accounting Coordinator to support the operations of sponsored research awards. This role involves monitoring budgets, coordinating financial reporting, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with grant regulations. It's an excellent opportunity to gain experience in finance, accounting, and sponsored research within a non-profit research environment.
What we are looking for 6
- Monitor operating and capital budgets for research projects
- Process journal entries and perform account reconciliations
- Review and facilitate transactions in financial systems
- Assist with financial reporting, forecasting, and fiscal closing
- Coordinate post-award grant activities and ensure compliance
- Maintain organized financial records for audit readiness