at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Accountant I - Illini UnionIllini Union
Applications are now being accepted for the Accountant I - Illini Union position for Illini Union at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
As the community center of the University, the Illini Union draws together all members of the University with approximately 16,000 visits of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests on a daily basis. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds who can help create and foster communities that strive toward this vision. This includes supporting the academic mission of the University by developing environments conducive to student learning and academic success, respecting, appreciating, and advocating for the diversity of our student population, and supporting the holistic development of all our students.
Job Summary
Assists the Business Managers in all financial aspects of the Illini Union (IU) operationÍž provides support and backup for the Business Affairs Office.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Reconciliation of reports and bank statements, noting apparent errors or inconsistencies.
- Prepares and examines multiple financial statements and reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to guidelines.
- Reconciliation of multiple automated systems, correcting discrepancies.
- Maintains appropriation and other subsidiary ledgers.
- Assists higher level accountants in evaluation, implementation, and operation of automated accounting systems.
- Assists in financial analysis procedures.
- Closes monthly and annual account books.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
A. Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
B. College course work and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field (including 12 semester hours in accounting)
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
- Associates or Bachelors Accounting Degree
- 2 years of accounting experience including A/R & A/P
- Retail Sales accounting experience
- 2 years of accounting software experience
- Experience using Banner Finance (University of Illinois system)
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Double-entry bookkeeping experience
- Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with ability to easily learn new accounting software
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Knowledge of staff supervision practices
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0010 - Accountant I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/27/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience, with the minimum at $41,000.00 per year. The usual work days for this position are Monday through Friday (8:30 am to 5 pm), with additional days/hours required for operational needs. Work for this position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a potential hybrid basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. .
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 (Central Time) on Monday, May 27, 2023 . 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 Shared AHW Human Resources at iustaffdevelopment@illinois.edu or 217-333-3660. 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: 1024335
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
