Accounting Specialist

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 paid holidays

Tuition waiver on credited courses

Free on-campus fitness center access

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, IL seeks an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations and fiscal stewardship, monitoring bank and investment accounts and ensuring accurate tracking of cash inflows and outflows.

Responsibilities include invoicing, non-student accounts receivable, revenue collection, journal entries, and reconciliations, with a focus on internal controls and timely reporting. Open date 9/28/2026; LLCC offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in business, banking or accounting office with customer service skills.
• Experience and/or training in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the College’s bank and investment accounts and reconcile cash flows.
• Record journal entries to the general ledger and post to receivable accounts.
• Prepare billings and collect non-student accounts receivable invoices.
• Reconcile credit card sessions and investigate chargebacks with providers.
• Collaborate with departments to review misapplied cash payments and expenditures.

Skills

Accounting experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Pivot tables

Job description

Accounting Specialist

Manage the Details. Support the Big Picture.

Join Lincoln Land Community College as an Accounting Specialist and play an important role in supporting the College’s financial operations and fiscal stewardship. This position is responsible for monitoring the College’s bank and investment accounts and ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of cash inflows and outflows.

The Accounting Specialist oversees invoice billing, non-student accounts receivable, revenue collection, and related financial activities, helping ensure transactions are processed accurately, financial records are maintained, and revenues are collected in a timely manner. The position works with detailed financial information, monitors account activity, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and follows established accounting procedures and internal controls to support the accuracy and integrity of the College’s financial records.

As a staff member at LLCC , you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid-semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website . Come join our team and experience success at LLCC !

Starting salary is likely to be between $49,239 and $57,386 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills as it compares to existing LLCC staff in similarly situated positions.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience working in a business, banking or accounting office and customer service skills.
• Experience and/or training in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and pivot tables.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Position Salary

Starting salary is likely to be between $49,239 and $57,386 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Open Date

Open Date 09/28/2026

Last Day to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN : Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

• Monitor the College’s bank and investment accounts, ensuring accurate tracking of all cash inflows and outflows. This includes monitoring the College’s deposits, ACHs, credit card transactions, accounts payable checks and payroll checks.
• Collaborate with departments to:
  • Review and investigate missing or misapplied cash payments
  • Analyze expenditures for other departments
  • Investigate correspondence issues
• Reconcile credit card sessions; investigate chargebacks to determine validity; and work with merchant services provider and gateway provider on credit card issues.
• Record property tax receipts and bookstore sales.
• Serve as a liaison to the bank to handle any problems arising from transactions to the bank accounts. Serve as liaison to the merchant services provider to handle all credit card transactions and investigate chargebacks.
• Prepare and records all journal entries to the general ledger system.
• Post transactions to receivable accounts such as WIA , TAA , DORS , GI33, MAP , TDS , VocRehab miscellaneous receivables and government receivables.
• Prepare billings and collect all non-student accounts receivable invoices.
• Track, monitor and request payment for utility expenses.
• Monitor unclaimed property i.e. uncashed checks, including calling, sending correspondence, working with financial aid and prepare the proper documents to the state.
• Assist as needed to process deposits for all organizations, clubs and College departments.
• Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reference Requests

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Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position?

Require Applicants to submit references for this position? Yes

Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation

Minimum number of references

Minimum number of references 3

Maximum number of references

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work‑related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you previously worked at LLCC? If so, please provide title and dates of employment.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)? LLCC is not an E-Verify employer.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently possess an associate's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your preferred method of communication with LLCC
  • Email
  • Text Message
  • Phone
  • No preference

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Miscellaneous 1
• Transcripts 2

Lincoln Land Community College

5250 Shepherd Rd

Springfield, IL 62703

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]