Accountant II - UI Health, Materials Management

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

UI Health, part of University of Illinois Chicago, seeks an Accountant II in Materials Management in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on reviewing invoices, verifying funds availability, and resolving issues with submitting units.

It also involves posting payments and adjustments in the hospital's accounts payable system. Responsibilities include preparing complex financial reports using EDDIE, Access, ASCS, and conducting internal audits, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and GHX/ERP

Qualifications

• Three years of accounting experience or training in accounting.
• Ability to review invoices and reconcile with payments.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and statements, verify information, and resolve issues.
• Prepare complex financial reports using EDDIE, Access, and ASCS.
• Post payments and adjustments in the accounts payable system.
• Assist in month-end closing and internal audits.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

GHX

Banner system

EDDIE

Access database

ASCS

Job description

Accountant II - UI Health, Materials Management

Hiring Department: Materials Management

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042689

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: September 24, 2026

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $57,224.00 - 98,117.00 / Annual Salary. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

The primary responsibility of this position is to review invoices and statements, verify information, ensure that funds are available, and if questionable, resolve any issues with the submitting unit. The incumbent will also apply and correct any discrepancies made in the accounts payable system, post payments, and adjustments accurately and effectively to the hospital's accounts payable system. Additionally, they will prepare complex financial reports using EDDIE, Access database, ASCS report, and conduct internal audits of budgets, forecasting, and any month-end activity.

The incumbent will need to determine accounts involved, code transactions, and process material for application into the Banner system, implement AP Automation and GHX, research and prepare stop payments, and prepare or assist in preparing financial statements or reports and reconcile reports as necessary.

• Prepares annual financial schedules for state appropriated funds and local resources (Statement of Net Assets; Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets; Statement of Cash Flows)
• Prepares and reconciles complex accounting reports or supervises the preparation and reconciliation of complex accounting reports
• Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance to pertinent policies, procedures, and accounting standards
• Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis of accounting records
• Prepares budgets
• Maintains and monitors contractual billing and payment recording
• Collaborates with unit fiscal officers, deans, directors, and other responsible administrators in development, evaluation, implementation, and operation of automated or manual accounting systems
• Assembles, organizes, prepares, analyzes, and reports administrative data
• Supervises lower level staff as required
• Performs work related to the lower level in this series
• Verify patient charges and reconciliation to ensure transactions are processed daily.
• Obtain a thorough understanding of Materials Management Information Systems.
• Forecasting of GHX activity and overall financial impact of Materials Management.
• Evaluate business proposals with a complete analysis of the economic impact on business.
• Provide linkage across the organization of analytical methods and definitions used in the analysis and reporting of the valuation of customers and the health of the customer base.
• Composes correspondence to Medical Center vendors requiring a thorough understanding of departmental procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months), from the categories below:
   1. Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
   2. 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.

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 Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.