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　　BFI - Finance and Operations

　　About the Department

　　The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) works with the ChicagoEconomics community to turn its evidence-based research into real-worldimpact. BFI takes a unique approach to bridging the divide betweenacademic researchers and decision-makers in the business community andgovernment by translating and packaging the rigorous work of the ChicagoEconomics community into accessible formats, and proactively sharingthose findings with relevant decision-makers and thought leaders aroundthe globe. BFI is a collaborative platform serving the University ofChicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department ofEconomics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School.

　　Job Summary

　　Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Operations, theFinance Coordinator will perform a variety of administrative andoperational duties to support the Becker Friedman Institute\'s financialactivities on a daily basis. Additionally, the position will collaborateclosely with BFI\'s finance team and serve as a liaison to theUniversity community regarding procurement/purchasing, payments, andfinancial operations. This individual will work independently andfacilitate solutions to resolve the most complex issues and ensurehigh-quality financial operations. This position performs routineassignments related to accounts payable/receivable transactions. Assistsin paying vendor invoices and receives and posts customer payments on atimely basis. Ensures that transaction verification procedures arefollowed with a limited degree of supervision.

　　Responsibilities

　　Supports full A/P cycle and payment operations including all aspectsof vendor payments.Understands and complies with the accounts payable policies andprocedures, and reviews and audits all supplier invoices for policycompliance.Processes invoices, reimbursement requests, transfers of funding forinternal partners, and non-payroll payments to individuals,partnerships, corporations, vendors, suppliers, and other entities.Conducts a thorough review of transactions across all payment types(ACH, wire transfers, checks, and cards).Maintains monthly, quarterly and annual A/P and other non-PO paymentclosing in accordance with University policies.Prepares various aging and business metrics reports to reviewinvoices and payment status. Develops and administers accountspayable database; analyzes and manipulates data and preparesstandard and ad hoc statistical reports as required.Maintains vendor contact and supplier set-up in the Universitysystems, and resolves issues as arises with non-payment of financialtransactions.Coordinates with Director on the back-office audit function forstaff GEMS expenses. Submits set-up requests for Concur access andGEMS card applications.Prepares aging corporate credit card reports and the key person tocommunicate with card holders to ensure that transactions arereconciled at regular intervals and resolves delinquencies to meetShared Services policies.Works with Director to develop data analytics for major spendcategories in expense management landscape like airlines, hotel,event, and catering etc.Supports Director with cash receipt management.Maintains unit-wide costing allocation spreadsheet for each fiscalyear; coordinates updates with BFI finance team; enters changes intoWorkday.Performs a variety of accounts receivable/payable related activitiesusing existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems.Responds to and researches accounts receivable/payabl inquiriesincluding payments to vendors and reimbursements to individuals withguidance and direction from others.Collects, interprets, and performs routine analyses of payablesdata. Likely to act as an informal resource to associates with lessexperience.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.

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　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through---

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business administration,or a related field.Experience:

　　Minimum of one - two years of work experience in a related jobdiscipline.Preferred Competencies

　　Self-starter with a high level of attention to detail.

　　Good interpersonal communication and client service skills, both verbaland written.

　　Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritizemultiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

　　Knowledge of University procurement and finance systems, and