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Accounting Officer (CS25-249)

at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description


Positio Title: Accounting Officer (CS25-249)

Location: Edwardsville, IL



Apply Before: 00784

Department: Facilities Mgmt

FLSA: Determined by Position

Description: Description

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Accounting Officer (CS25-249). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

What You Will Do

Responsible for general bookkeeping and record keeping tasks for Facilities Management, the department that maintains the campus buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include paying bills, monitoring expenses, generating bills, reviewing credit card statements, maintaining the equipment inventory and keeping records. Fast paced environment and every day is different. There are many similar positions at SIUE so there are opportunities to learn, grow and advance.
  • Pay utility bills for campuses in Edwardsville, Alton and East. St. Louis
  • Track utility expenses and report spending
  • Create and send invoices for utilities and miscellaneous services
  • Maintain equipment inventory records for department, working with many people within the department
  • Track radios used by department and maintain inventory of spares
  • Data entry and review of credit card purchases for the department


FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
    Course work in accounting, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
    9 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
    Course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
    30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
    Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months
    90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • Work experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Experience paying bills, tracking costs, keeping inventories and reviewing data for accuracy. Need good math skills and experience with Excel and the ability to learn more. Experience using bookkeeping or finance software to look up information. Experience in imputing data accurately. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work as a team or independently.

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

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Job Posting: 12947926

Posted On: Aug 30, 2025

Updated On: Aug 30, 2025

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