[Hiring] Project Analyst Associate @Advocate Health

Role Description

The Project Analyst Associate provides administrative and financial support to the construction financial services team, helping ensure timely processing of project-related financial transactions and compliance with internal procedures. Tasks include:

• Tracking project progress
• Identifying risks
• Processing project documents
• Requisitioning purchase orders
• Helping ensure project goals are met on time and within budget

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist with the entry and tracking of requisitions, contracts, and purchase orders in financial and construction systems.
• Support the review and processing of invoices, pay applications, and change orders.
• Maintain up-to-date project files and financial documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Help reconcile project expenditures and assist with month-end and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to resolve transactional issues including funding issues.
• Generate routine financial reports and assist with data analysis.
• Learn and apply capitalization guidelines and support accurate asset classification and tracking.
• Participate in user testing, training, and documentation of financial system workflows.
• Assist in generation and distribution of applicable Approval Documents.
• Assist the Regulatory Team with state CON reporting requirements as applicable.
• Ensure all capital project documentation is in adherence to Advocate Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or related field required.
• 1 - 3 years’ experience required.

Requirements

• Excellent organization, analytical skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Willingness to learn construction finance operations and asset management processes (project life cycle, contract types, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, ERP and project management systems is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.