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Job Description

The Accountant II will be responsible for providing business support for the department. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing and maintaining financial data in alignment with GASB/GAAP policies, reviewing and approving accounts payable transactions, working with university partners on accounting issues, provide support for reconciling general ledger accounts, and performing other functions that support the operation of the Business Office.

Additional Information
The Comptroller’s Business Office, a unit of the Vice President for Finance and Planning division, is responsible for the oversight of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance. Departments within the Comptroller’s Office include Accounting, Cashiers, Collections, E-Commerce, Investments and Cash Management, Payroll, Purchasing, Redbird Card and Student Accounts. The Comptroller’s Office also manages the University’s banking and debt financing activities.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months), from the categories below:
a. Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
b. 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)
2. A total of two (2) years (24 months) of experience in professional level accounting work consistent with the next lower level of this series.

Note: An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Ability to work independently.
2. Ability to prioritize assignments and work with multiple tasks.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Ability to learn and interpret rules, regulations, and procedures of the University, Board of Trustees and State of Illinois.
5. Ability to analyze data and interpret standards to provide recommendations for implementation.
6. Ability to work and collaborate effectively with internal and external team members.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)

Salary

$24.10 - 26.15 per hour

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Mackenzie Chapman
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. If you are using registration as a Certified Public Accountant to qualify for this position, a copy must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. This copy can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts, copy of registration as a Certified Public Accountant, and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Mackenzie Chapman Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment. Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.