Accountant - Continuous Post
Job in
Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois, 62901, USA
Listed on 2026-07-07
Listing for:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply 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/or other fiscal functions. They work under general supervision.
Responsibilities- Reconciles reports and bank statements, noting apparent errors or inconsistencies
- Examines accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance 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
- Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
- 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)
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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