Accountant I

Job no: 518179 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: Educational Administration & Foundations Job Summary The Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support (ICSPS) is seeking a dynamic candidate with strong interpersonal and workflow management skills to join our team serving as the Accountant I.
This position will work with the Director of ICSPS to maintain and develop financial modeling workflows.
ICSPS operates with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
This essential member of the ICSPS team will be responsible for paying bills, producing vouchers, purchasing, supporting professional development, and navigating Illinois State University processes.
This position supports preparing reports and other documents related to the program requirements of the Center.
This position requires independent work, reporting to the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support Director and working closely with and in support of all positions at ICSPS.
A hybrid schedule may be available following a probationary period.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate $18.
25 - $23.
73 per hour Required Qualifications Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three 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 year (12 months) - Associate’s degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) - 90 semester hours equals two years (24 months) - Bachelor’s degree (120 semester hours) equals three years (36 months) Preferred Qualifications Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes at ISU.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently, take initiative, exercise good judgment, and manage what can be, at times, a stressful work environment.
Proven customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse constituency.
Self-motivated, as work is performed without direct supervision.
Working knowledge of word processing, database creation and management, spreadsheet creation and interpretation, financial analysis programs, calendaring, and email.
Familiarity with Web content management programs.
Proficiency in the use of the Internet as a research tool.
Ability to: a.
prioritize numerous projects with different deadlines.
b.
self-manage assigned projects and daily tasks in an environment with shifting priorities.
c.
exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, dependability, and accuracy.
d.
perform work with diplomacy, accuracy, and thoroughness.
e.
clearly present technical ideas in writing for a wide range of audiences to understand.
f.
work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
g.
work a flexible schedule, including traveling and possessing a valid driver's license.
Work Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Effectively communicate on a daily basis Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work Proposed Starting Date February/March 2024 Required Applicant Documents Cover Letter Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Optional Applicant Documents Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options Certification of Retirement Annuity Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Special Instructions for Applicants 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.
Transcripts 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 and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.
438.
0011, Attn: Kira Shelton 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.
Contact Information for Applicants Kira Shelton Human Resources kgshelt@ilstu.
edu (309) 438-2120 Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.
1.
30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review.
You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 02/06/2024 11:40 AM CST Application Closes: 02/13/2024 11:55 PM CST