Accountant II (CS27-055)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for the Accountant II (CS27-055). The role focuses on gathering, preparing, interpreting, and analyzing a wide range of sales and financial reports to support operational decisions for Morris University Center & Dining Services.

You will prepare accrual statements, assist with budgets, supervise cash handling, and review time/leave records; a strong foundation in accounting, accuracy, and integrity is essential for this civil

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting or closely related field; college accounting coursework counts toward experience.
• Two years of professional accounting work experience; advanced degree or CPA can substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience in an auxiliary/retail operation accounting department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, prepare, interpret, and analyze a wide variety of sales and financial reports monthly for leadership decisions.
• Prepare monthly and annual accrual financial statements and assist with annual/quarterly budget preparation.
• Supervise cash handling in the office and oversee vending commissions and issues campus-wide.
• Prepare internal and external accounts receivable billings and review/approve monthly electronic time/leave records for employees.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organization/time management

Math skills

Computer knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Broad accounting knowledge

Customer service orientation

Clerical knowledge

Written composition

Office equipment operation

Job description

Accountant II (CS27-055)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Accountant II (CS27-055). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Accountant II gathers, prepares, interprets, and analyzes a wide variety of sales and financial reports each month for the Morris University Center & Dining Services leadership to utilize in making sound operational decisions.
• This includes preparing monthly and annual accrual financial statements and assisting with annual/quarterly budget preparation.
• The position also supervises the cash handling operation of the office, assists with student meal plan issues, and oversees vending commissions and vending issues across campus.
• Additionally, the Accountant II prepares internal and external accounts receivable billings and reviews/approves monthly electronic time/leave records for employees.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months), from the categories below:
• Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field.
• 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 Degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months; 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months); Bachelor's Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months).
• 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

Experience working in an auxiliary/retail operation accounting department

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Problem-solving (Ability to tell when something is wrong; inclination towards solving problems)
• Organization and time management (Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order according to a specific set of rules)
• Math skills (Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem and to efficiently solve mathematical problems)
• Computer knowledge (Working knowledge of computers, computer systems, and accounting software)
• Communication skills (Ability to relay information in speaking so others will understand and to understand what others say)
• Teamwork (Ability to work well with others)
• Independent decision making (Ability to exercise independent judgment)
• Broad accounting knowledge (Up-to-date knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, as well as relevant laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory to routine accounting problems)
• Customer service orientation (Ability to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for service, and evaluate customer satisfaction)
• Clerical knowledge (Knowledge of word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, managing inventory, etc.)
• Written composition (Ability to compose complex written material; knowledge of grammar and punctuation, spelling, etc.)
• Ability to operate office accounting machines and equipment

Supplemental Information

Civil Service Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification

State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 0011 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans

Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information

Visa Sponsorship & F-1/J-1 Visas

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.

International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

E-Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program.

SIUE does not use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E-Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email [e-mail] .