Accountant - Continuous Post

Description

This posting does not necessarily represent an actual vacancy; it is an open recruitment that allows interested applicants to submit materials for future vacancies within this classification.

The position is represented by ACsE/IEA-NEA:
Associate of Civil Service Employees. Starting wage information is listed above. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Employees in positions allocated to this level are entry‑level professional accountants who apply accounting principles and practices to a limited range of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal functions under general supervision.

• Reconciles reports and bank statements, noting apparent errors or inconsistencies.
• Examines accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformity to reporting and procedural standards.
• Reviews and approves documents such as vouchers, requisitions, and billing authorizations.
• Maintains appropriation and other subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepares financial statements and reports.
• Closes account books.
• Routinely manages and reconciles cash accounts.
• Prepares fiscal reports and assists with fiscal administration of grants and contracts.
• Assists in reconcilement of fixed assets.
• Assists higher‑level accountants in evaluation, implementation, and operation of automated accounting systems.
• Assists in financial analysis procedures.
• May supervise lower‑level staff.
• Processes payroll.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
  • Work experience and/or training in accounting or a closely related field.
  • College coursework 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).

Out‑of‑state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, status of protection, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran.

The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal‑opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.