at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Accounting Associate - Department of Medicine, Administration
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Administration
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1018920
Posting Close Date: 06/01/2023
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.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of
Position Summary:
Under minimal administrative direction, the Accounting Associate will manage the financial accounting activities within the Department of Medicine. Duties may include, but are not limited to, administration of research budgets and related fiscal planning; data planning; maintenance and analysis; providing assistance in grants proposals and financial reports.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare and process all paperwork related to the finance operations. Assist with the development of new self-supporting and foundation/gift funds accounts. Establish new Banner account strings as necessary. Assist with the year-end close-out procedures and ensure compliance. Responsible for reviewing and processing all journal vouchers for the department of medicine and its 12 divisions/units. Prepares Cash receipt forms and Transmittal forms for cash and checks deposits for off-site clinics, contractual agreements, and gift donations. Processing of Labor-Redistributions as required.
Reconcile monthly financial reports related to the Medical Service Plan (MSP), Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR), Gift/Foundation and Contractual agreements (Self-supporting) for the Department of Medicine; take action to correct any transaction discrepancies in coordination with the Director of Fiscal Affairs and division administrators.
Initiates, develops, and executes pre-award documentation for submission; Reviews documentation for critical errors and corrects according to internal and external submission guidelines. Assist in the development of budgets and budget justifications for grant proposals by forecasting funds to support research expenditures.
Functions as a liaison between administration and our divisions/units to support Accounting, Purchasing, Account Payables, Banner, P-card, T-card, ChromeRiver. Serves as a P- Card and T-Card compliance officer. Responsible for purchases for the Department of Medicine -Administrative Operations, including coordination and management of all purchase orders and payments. Examines and arranges stop payments.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
1.
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.
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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.
