Coordinator of Government Costing - Hybrid

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybride; USD 57 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Résumé du poste

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a Coordinator of Government Costing to perform data gathering, analyses, and rate calculations for F&A, fringe benefits, and tuition remission under supervision. This Civil Service role may offer hybrid or remote work based on unit needs.

The position emphasizes cost accounting, data preparation for rate proposals, and coordinating with university departments to gather data and provide guidance. Strong analytical skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field with 2 years accounting experience.
• CPA, CMA, or valid Public Accounting license (LPA) held is acceptable.
• Master's degree in Accountancy or related field is also eligible.

Responsabilités

• Review and analyze service center rate calculations and assist departments.
• Provide in-person and online training sessions to service center customers.
• Run costing databases, queries, and reports to support costing operations.
• Assist in preparation of F&A rate proposals and related university cost work.

Connaissances

Experience in government accounting

Banner/SAP BI knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Higher education/government experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA / CMA / LPA credentials

Master's degree in Accountancy

Outils

Banner

SAP Business Objects

Web Intelligence

Description du poste

Coordinator of Government Costing - Hybrid

System Government Costing

Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

Job Summary

The Coordinator of Government Costing will, under supervision and training, perform data gathering, perform analyses, review of service activity rates, calculate the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) indirect cost, fringe benefit, and tuition remission rates, and other projects as assigned. This position may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement depending on unit operational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and perform analysis of service center rate calculations. Meet with University departments to learn about their operations and provide guidance in the development of their rates, as well as subsequent in-person, phone, and/or email communications to obtain data about their service center activities.
• Provide in-person and online training sessions to service center customers, including monthly in-person formal training sessions and other one-on-one and small group trainings as requested by University departments.
• Execute numerous costing databases, queries, and reports in support of all costing functions and operations as required.
• Assist in preparation of the Facilities & Administration Rate proposals.
• Assist in preparation of the "University Administration Calculation" for all three universities' facilities and Administrative Rate proposals.
• Prepare data for the Fringe Benefit Rate proposals.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities appropriate for a Coordinator of Government Costing position as assigned to include: perform data analysis for the Tuition Remission Rate calculations; compile and issue rate communications; and prepare responses to audit requests related to the Defense Contract Audit Agency's (DCAA) audits of F&A proposals, Fringe Benefits proposals, and Tuition Remission rates.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting experience.
OR
Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA).
OR
Master's degree in Accountancy or a related field.
Additional education, training, and/or work experience in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous work experience at an institution of higher education or government institution.
• Working knowledge of Banner programs/applications and SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, and state and federal regulations related to cost accounting, sponsored project administration, and rate development.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5000 - Accounting Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search process concludes.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $57,000 - $61,000 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 13th, 2026. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Zuri White at [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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.

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 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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

Requisition ID: 1038663

Job Category: Professional and Administrative

Champaign-Urbana