Accounting Officer - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process travel reimbursements, miscellaneous expense reimbursements, and invoices for faculty, staff, and students in accordance with departmental and University policies and procedures. Review Banner to verify fund availability and resolve any issues with the requestor. Reconcile statement transactions to ensure compliance with University policies.
• Use the Emburse Enterprise system to purchase eligible travel accommodations (airfare and hotel reservations), business meals, and catering services for faculty, staff, students, and departmental guests using the Travel Card (TCard). Process conference registration and membership dues payments using the Purchasing Card (PCard).
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of departmental and University business and finance regulations, procedures, practices, and policies to interpret and compose correspondence, answer travel‑related inquiries, and provide training to faculty, staff, and students on TCard use and reimbursement policies.
• Assist with processing check deposits and incoming revenue such as registration payments, expense reimbursements, sponsor ships, gifts, over payments, and other deposits.
• Serve as backup to other administrative staff for business and financial duties as needed.
• Establish and maintain a complex and confidential electronic filing system.
• Perform additional appropriate business and finance duties to further the mission of the department.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
• Course work in accounting:
  • 9 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Course work in any discipline:
  • 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 above the rudimentary understanding of bookkeeping practices, procedures, and accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of University and departmental business and finance policies, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, managing files and records, and other office procedures.
• Active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively as appropriate for the audience.
• Ability to compare numbers and detect errors efficiently.
• Ability to compile complex financial records and prepare routine financial reports or statements.
• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties associated with this position.

This is a full‑time Civil Service Accounting Officer position appointed on a 12‑month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. This is a bargained position, and as such, the salary is driven by the collective bargaining agreement. The entry‑level salary for the Accounting Officer classification is $44,828.68 ($22.989 per hour). This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign campus on a full‑time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

The position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

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. 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. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion.

Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217‑333‑0885, option #1, or accessibility.