Accounting Officer; CS

Position Title: Accounting Officer (CS25-249)

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Apply Before: 00784

Department: Facilities Mgmt

FLSA: Determined by Position

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.

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University’s presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

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

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 Civil Service, you must be a current IL resident to apply to the position.

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State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3852 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Veterans:
Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran’s DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB
22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

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