Accountant I - Business Services, University Housing

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

A prominent university in Urbana is seeking a full-time Accountant I responsible for records and financial reporting within University Housing. The role involves managing multiple income streams, performing reconciliations across various university systems, and supporting vendor payments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $54,000 – $59,000 with potential hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits including health and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in accounting or related field.
• Work experience or training in accounting.
• College coursework in accounting with at least 12 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Manage and reconcile multiple income streams.
• Perform income and expense reconciliations across systems.
• Review and process purchasing requests.
• Support vendor payment and purchasing operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Ledger maintenance

Vendor payment operations

Accounting knowledge

Knowledge of university systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Banner

Endeavor

iBuy

Contracts+

StarRez

Heartland POS

Job description

University Housing - Business Services

Job Summary: Records and prepares financial reports for assigned operational and administrative accounts within University Housing and assists with purchasing and payables. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and ledger maintenance by posting data, preparing monthly and annual statements, and using Endeavor to create income/expense statements aligned with Banner.
• Manage and reconcile multiple income streams, including Room, Board, and Heartland/POS income, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Perform income and expense reconciliations across University and University Housing systems (Banner, Endeavor, Flex Catering, StarRez, Heartland POS).
• Review and process purchasing requests, verify sourcing methods, prepare and approve requisitions in iBuy, manage contracts in Contracts+, and guide staff on purchasing activities.
• Support vendor payment and purchasing operations by approving Emburse and iBuy expenses, researching outstanding invoices, resolving billing issues, and monitoring payments.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three (3) years (36 months) of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience, as described below.
• Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field.
• College coursework and/or training in Accounting (including 12 semester hours).
• Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals 36 months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of university systems.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full‑time Civil Service 0010 – Accountant I position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. Expected start date as soon as possible after the posting close. Salary range: $54,000 – $59,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. Hybrid work options may be available, with on‑site presence as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 1/30/26. Submit a resume and three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses through the official application portal. Transcripts or other credential documentation must be provided no later than the first day of employment. For more information or questions, contact Housing Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 217‑333‑2137.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations. The university complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.