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Senior Financial Analyst

Employer
Chicago Public Schools - CPS
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

Under general supervision, the Senior Financial Analyst will oversee the processing of the District's P-Card and employee reimbursement payments. Assist with the registration of new P-Card vendors and all vendors in the iSupplier portal, respond to technical questions regarding the iExpense module and P-Card transactions. Enter, monitor and analyze invoice and purchase order data in Oracle. The main responsibilities for this position include:

  • Respond to vendor and CPS department/school inquiries on P-Card or employee related transaction processing issues
  • Serve as the CPS liaison to P-Card vendors and perform monthly and annual reconciliations of P-Card purchases, payments, and rebates due to CPS
  • Develop and contribute to the P-Card invoice and purchase order aging report on a monthly and annual basis and ensure the timeliness of the report distribution
  • In conjunction with the Department of Procurement, increase the volume of P-Card transactions and the number of P-Card vendors
  • Contribute to the development of monthly and annual vendor payment information to be posted online and via Freedom of Information Act requests
  • Assist CPS in the Shared Services structure implementation and work with internal and external stakeholders to help streamline processes and increase purchasing efficiency
  • Reconcile current monthly pcard activity on statement against accounts payable activity to ensure all activity is properly recorded or reconciled


Type of Education Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field or equivalent experience (Required)


Type of Experience Required:

  • Experience Required: 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a decentralized organization; preferably a large governmental organization with at least $1 billion annual spend
  • Preferred Experience: 3+ years of P-card program oversight


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of financial practices at a large government organization
  • General knowledge of financial internal controls
  • Ability to use spreadsheets to view data and perform analysis
  • Proven ability to use ERP and banking applications
  • Ability to analyze data and document any issues or problems
  • Able to write basic procedures and policies
  • Ability to read and understand various policies and procedures
  • Ability to identify problems and develop recommendations for resolution


Residency Requirement:

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and must maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.

Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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