Accountant I - Finance - Gies College of Business

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Job Title: Accountant I - Finance - Gies College of Business

Company Name:	University of Illinois
Location:	Urbana, IL
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/27/2026
Expire Date:	03/29/2026
Job Categories:	Accounting/Auditing, Education, Finance/Economics, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration

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Accountant I - Finance - Gies College of Business
<h2 style="text-align: center">Accountant I - Finance - Gies College of Business</h2><h3 style="text-align: center"></h3>The Department of Finance at the University of Illinois’Gies College of Business seeks an Account I to join the staff.  The Accountant I position assists in themanagement of financial operations in the Department of Finance. <h4>Job Summary</h4>The Accountant I position will manage the departmental accounts, providing reconciliation, reporting, department purchases, and deposit processing.<h4>Duties & Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Collaborate with the Assistant Director to advise on management of accounts, account usage, and provide various financial reports to faculty. Perform monthly reconciliation of accounts.</li><li>Track commitments for the department noting how that will affect availability of funding when advising faculty, and process JVs as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with faculty, Center Directors, and administration to review financial statements, clear deficits, provide financial forecasts and reports, and inform decisions of the department.</li><li>Prepare and process various University business documents, including payments to vendors and reimbursements of allowable expenditures incurred by faculty, staff and students in the Department and by non-visitors to the Department.</li><li>Act as a liaison with University administrative offices such as the Office of Business and Financial Services, University of Illinois Foundation, and University Accounting & Financial Reporting.</li><li>Recommend and implement new procedures to optimize efficiency of departmental financial processes.</li><li>Assist in managing endowment and current use gift funds budgets and expenses, including scholarship, fellowship, and professorship funds.</li><li>Coordinate department labor distribution processing for accuracy and allowability.</li><li>Manage and process transactions in various accounting systems to charge out self-supporting department activities, correct erroneous transactions, clear deficits, and maintain accurate, timely financial records.</li><li>Serve as backup for department purchases utilizing various mechanisms (Banner, iBuy, P/T card)</li><li>Create and maintain spreadsheets of financial information for department to track expenditures. Track and report discretionary spending by faculty. Assist with biennial inventory process.</li><li>Serve as Department’s Cash Manager, depositing checks and cash annually. Includes documenting and processing deposits and gifts to the department. Manage document retention and record keeping for all departmental funds according to OBFS requirements and RIMS retention schedule. Respond to requests for audit information and documentation. Assume additional related duties to further the mission of the department.</li></ul> <h4>Physical Demands</h4><li>Walking : Occasionally </li><li>Sitting : Constantly </li><li>Bending/Stooping : Occasionally </li><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4>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)<h4> Preferred Qualifications</h4>Experience with Web Intelligence reporting, My-UI-Financials, and RIMS retention schedules.<h4>Appointment Information</h4>This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0010 - Accountant I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. Salaryis competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for the position is$45,000 to $50,000.   Employees hired intothis position will be expected to work on-site at the University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis (37.5 hours/week), 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Sponsorship for work authorization is not availablefor this position.   For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at <a href="https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx</a>. For more information about Gies Business, visit <a href="https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies">https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies</a>. <h4>Application Procedures & Deadline Information</h4>Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 27, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting, andupload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must beincluded), and names/contact information for three professional references.Please remember to include specific information on how you meet thequalifications of the position in your resume, including all relevantexperience. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact rgoben@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.<a href="https://makeitcu.com/" title="https://makeitcu.com/">Champaign-Urbana</a>Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.This position is intended to be <a href="https://go.illinois.edu/workatillinois">eligible for benefits</a>. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.<hr>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. Please visit <a href="https://go.uillinois.edu/noticesandposters" target="_blank">Required Employment Notices and Posters</a> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf" target="_blank">E-Verify</a>.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 <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal" title="http://go.illinois.edu/accommodationportal">reasonable accommodation portal</a>, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or <a title="mailto:accessibility@illinois.edu">accessibility@illinois.edu</a>.<hr>Requisition ID: 1034754 Job Category: Administrative Support Apply at: <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a><a name="HEJobs" type="hidden" value="Yes"></a><a name="Billing_Name" type="hidden" value="Maureen Dahl"></a><a name="Billing_Email" type="hidden" value="mdahl@illinois.edu"></a>

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