Accounting & Utilities Specialist

JSM Living; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Job summary

JSM Living in Champaign, IL is seeking an Accounting & Utilities Specialist to manage utility accounts and support daily AP tasks. You will work with residents, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate billing, timely payments, and organized records.

The role emphasizes detail orientation, multi-tasking, and proficiency with Excel and accounting systems in a busy in-office environment. Compensation reflects local market rates and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to stay organized while managing a high volume of emails, requests, and transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, especially during busy and seasonal periods.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and bookkeeping/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility accounts for residential and commercial properties, including service starts, stops, and account changes.
• Monitor accounting, AP, and utility inboxes and respond to questions from residents, vendors, and internal teams.
• Work with residents and utility providers to resolve billing, service, and account issues.
• Review utility charges, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections as needed.
• Maintain utility tracking and reporting related to account changes, resident turnover, projects, and seasonal activity.
• Process invoices and support day-to-day accounts payable activities.
• Prepare checks, assist with ACH payments, and review checks through Positive Pay.
• Maintain accurate accounting and utility records and assist with other department needs as needed.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

About this position

We’re looking for an Accounting & Utilities Specialist to join our team and support the daily operations of our accounting department, with a strong focus on utility management and accounts payable. This role works closely with vendors and internal teams to manage utility accounts, process payments, and keep utility and accounting information accurate and organized. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Manage utility accounts for residential and commercial properties, including service starts, stops, and account changes
• Monitor accounting, AP, and utility inboxes and respond to questions from residents, vendors, and internal teams
• Work with residents and utility providers to resolve billing, service, and account issues
• Review utility charges, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections as needed
• Maintain utility tracking and reporting related to account changes, resident turnover, projects, and seasonal activity
• Process invoices and support day-to-day accounts payable activities
• Prepare checks, assist with ACH payments, and review checks through Positive Pay
• Maintain accurate accounting and utility records and assist with other department needs as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to stay organized while managing a high volume of emails, requests, and transactions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, especially during busy and seasonal periods
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and bookkeeping/accounting systems

This is an in-office position based out of our Champaign, IL location.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly starting rate - $21-$25 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid day off for your birthday
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid weekly

The starting hourly range for this position reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of this posting. The final compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's experience, education, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Salary Information

$21 - $25Hourly Wage