Accounting & Admin Support Specialist

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Business Administration seeks an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting transactions and financial data entry. Responsibilities include posting to journals and ledgers, reconciling discrepancies, and helping with payments and reimbursements on a busy campus department.

The role emphasizes strong Microsoft Office skills, organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year (12 months) from accounting coursework, other coursework, or work experience in bookkeeping or office support.

Responsibilities

• Post financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers; enter, store, and retrieve data.
• Verify information for accuracy and reimbursements; act as backup for payments.
• Provide administrative support and assist with department operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Policy compliance

Professional judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting coursework or bookkeeping experience

Tools

Chrome River expense reporting

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Business Administration seeks an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting transactions and financial data entry. Responsibilities include posting to journals and ledgers, reconciling discrepancies, and helping with payments and reimbursements on a busy campus department.

The role emphasizes strong Microsoft Office skills, organizational abilities, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.