Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Temp Center

Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist

Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours, 8:30am-5:00pm)

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Campus: Evanston

Approximate start date:6/8/2026

Approximate end date: 9/30/2026

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist.

Temporary Job Description:

Therefore, they must review transactions more analytically, determine what may be incorrect, and then take appropriate action. All functions are performed with a high degree of independence and must be performed with integrity and in a timely manner. This position must maintain a close working relationship with all units within PPS, other departments and schools, as well as the vendor community.

This is a hybrid position (in office on Monday and Tuesday).

Specific Responsibilities:

• Review and approve payment requests and appropriate documentation.

• Review, approve, and reconcile expense reports.

• Process invoices when received outside the system when necessary.

• Review, analyze, diagnose problems, and clear invoices in Nimbello.

• Distribute checks when held for pick-up.

• Review and reconcile vendor statements.

All of the above are reviewed from a policy perspective before approving or processing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in business or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.

• At least two years' accounting related experience.

• Strong computer skills, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating as part of a team and building relationships with PPS staff, department/school staff, and the vendor community.

• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of duties with speed and accuracy.

• Ability to compile and analyze data. Also, demonstrate good judgment and decision making related to recommendations based on analysis of data. Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of university policies and procedures and ability to use sound judgment in applying them to individual situations.

In addition to salary, this temporary position is eligible for paid time off and paid sick time in accordance with Northwestern University policies. This position is not eligible for other benefits offered to regular staff positions

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.