at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Accounting Associate - Biomedical Engineering
Hiring Department: Biomedical Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1014596
Posting Close Date: 02/22/2023
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Position Summary:
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking to hire an Accounting Associate for the Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering. This position will be responsible for the purchasing and financial operations of the Department of Bioengineering. The Accounting Associate will provide day-to-day administrative and financial support for all core faculty, staff, and students, research labs, and unit-sponsored programs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate and monitor transactions such as budget transfers, journal vouchers, etc., to accurately update budget and financial records.
Oversees and processes payments to external vendors and contractors
Processes daily purchasing requests, reimbursements and cash advances submitted by faculty, staff, and/or students
Creates, distributes, files, and maintains all purchasing reports according to the account charged for each individual faculty and staff.
Formulates, initiates, implements, and communicates policies related to the financial operation of the unit and purchasing policies applicable University-wide. In addition, the position incumbent must use appreciable ingenuity and innovation to conceive new business approaches and solutions to address complex problems and issues facing the Department of Biomedical Engineering
Provide general support services to departmental projects, programs, and events which include assisting the Office Support Specialist with coordinating events, workshops, conferences meetings, and seminars by inviting, scheduling and making all travel arrangements.
Processes and schedules shipping requests for all departmental purposes.
With Business Manager supervision, manage grant activities (post-award only) by developing and administering comprehensive reports to manage grant expenditure.
Develop a shadow system to reconcile sponsored project expenses against Banner, track cost share expenses, and forecast budget balance
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
A. Bachelor's degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting experience.
OR
B. Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA).
OR
C. Master's degree in Accountancy or a related field. Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of University Policies and Procedures related to purchasing operations or experience in another university setting
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
Strong quantitative, technical and computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze a variety of questions or problems.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full-time benefits eligible positions include... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
