Temporary Financial Assistant

Overview

A temporary Financial Assistant position is available with the Temp Center.

• Department: Temp Center
• Salary/Grade: TMP/01
• Hours: Part-time (remote/flexible)
• Pay: $19–$21 per hour
• Campus: Evanston
• Approximate start date: 10/5/2026
• Approximate end date: 4/30/2027

Responsibilities

This role provides day-to-day financial and accounting support, using advanced knowledge of applicable skills, methods, and practices to complete work involving successive steps. The position includes some non-routine problems and/or decisions, requiring application of industry/professional standards, university policy and procedure, and federal and state laws and other regulations.

Key responsibilities include administrative and/or clerical support and responsibility for:

• Accounting policy & procedure
• Accounts payable
• Expense reimbursement
• Processing payments
• Purchase orders
• Wire transfers
• Financial data entry and upkeep
• Budget statements reconciliation

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting or the equivalent combination of training and experience
• 1–2 years of experience in a financial support function
• 1–2 years of administrative experience in an academic setting
• Experience with account reconciliation
• Experience with Payroll
• Interpersonal skills: helpful, respectful, approachable; builds a positive work environment; receptive to feedback; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to pay, this temporary position is eligible for:

• Paid time off
• Paid sick time

Benefits are provided in accordance with organization policies. This position is not eligible for other benefits offered to regular staff positions.

Location

• Evanston
• Remote/flexible (part-time)