Accounts & Reconciliation Specialist

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking a Civil Service accounting professional to support invoicing, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple accounts and units.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, posting transactions, reconciliations, and assisting with financial statements. Illinois residency may apply per civil service rules, with exam-based selection processes. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years (24 months) from accounting, bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience.
• Course work in accounting or related discipline may count toward the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices and statements, verify information, ensure funds are available, and resolve issues with submitting unit; determine accounts involved and code transactions.
• Answer inquiries and provide information concerning invoices, outstanding balances, and payments.
• Perform complex coding where advanced knowledge is required and/or act as a resource for other staff.
• Post financial information to journals, registers, ledgers, and related records; make adjustments and reconcile accounts.
• Audit ledgers and accounts maintained by others.
• Research and prepare stop payments and related actions.
• Prepare or assist in preparing financial statements or reports (cash flow, cash receipts, disbursements, etc.).
• Reconcile reports from outside agencies and operating units by contacting units and researching discrepancies.
• Interpret or compose correspondence requiring knowledge of departmental regulations, procedures, practices, and policies.
• Participate in interviewing, training, and evaluating staff.
• Perform duties of lower levels as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking a Civil Service accounting professional to support invoicing, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work with multiple accounts and units.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, posting transactions, reconciliations, and assisting with financial statements. Illinois residency may apply per civil service rules, with exam-based selection processes. Sponsorship is not available.