at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst-HybridUniversity Accounting & Financial Report
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Job Summary
This position reports to and functions under the general administrative supervision of the Senior Financial Accounting and Reporting Coordinator within University Accounting Services (UAS), which is a division of University Accounting and Financial Reporting (UAFR) within the Office of the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Comptroller. The Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst performs functions related to Banner bank and fund reconciliations, data analysis, and customer service functions related to University Payroll as well as assist with the development of policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility in compliance with specialized university, state, and federal regulations. Ability to work under pressure is required at times to help ensure operational needs are met. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote working arrangement.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Reconcile large and complex payroll reconciliations related to financial activity across the entire University of Illinois System.
- Complete various Banner fund and bank reconciliation on a periodic basis and resolve reconciling items.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of gross wage and fringe benefit payroll transactions in the general ledger. Serve as an advisor to units regarding labor redistributions.
- Develop and complete reports to meet financial reporting and regulatory requirements, such as annual audit schedules.
- Assist with various activities associated with ensuring the integrity of the University of Illinois chart of accounts. These maintenance activities require a comprehensive understanding of the chart of accounts and functionality of Banner.
- Assist university departments with encumbrance issues. This task involves analyzing the posting of encumbrances and determining the proper method of correction.
- Initiate and develop financial queries using database applications such as SQL and Microsoft Access to fulfill analytical review, reconciliation, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with the documentation of accounting procedures and business processes relevant to the university setting.
- Perform other assigned duties which would be appropriate for a Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst.
- Serve on committees/teams as assigned as a representative of University Accounting and Financial Reporting, such as the UAFR Professional Development Implementation Team.
Bachelor's degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting experience. OR Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA). OR Master's degree in Accountancy or a related field. Additional education, training, and/or work experience in an area of specialization inherent to the positionmay be required:
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA),
and/or - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
- and/or
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Proficient computer skills and advanced knowledge of applicable computer systems. This would include advanced skills in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to produce accurate, detail-oriented work related to financial matters within a higher education setting.
- Ability to enforce various applicable policies and regulations while still providing superior customer service.
- Ability to use creativity in problem-solving and ability to exercise independent professional judgment and discretion.
- Ability to propose ideas that improve and/or maintain the effectiveness of daily financial operations.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively present information and respond to requests for guidance and/or clarification.
- Ability to address and resolve challenging accounting issues and strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of fund accounting principles and how to apply them in a public university setting within the State of Illinois to ensure compliance with various policies, guidelines, and regulations.
- Knowledge of how to navigate within the Banner Finance module.
- Knowledge with Microsoft Access, including the ability to edit and run queries.
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5000 - Accounting Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The minimum salary for this position is $55,000 and the salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorship.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 8, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Amanda at abubo2@ui llin ois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1023663
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
