Hybrid Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Paid time off

Job summary

A public university in Illinois is seeking a Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst to support various accounting functions within University Accounting Services. This role involves assisting with fund management, compliance with accounting regulations, and documentation of accounting procedures. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and two years of professional experience. Position eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements, with a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $62,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of professional level accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience with higher education financial operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting for gift funds and ensure compliance.
• Document accounting procedures for institutional knowledge.
• Participate in the year-end financial close process.
• Compile data for audit requests from external auditors.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to solve problems creatively

Ability to enforce policies while providing customer service

Detail-oriented work related to financial matters

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field

Master's degree in Accountancy or related field

Job description

A public university in Illinois is seeking a Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst to support various accounting functions within University Accounting Services. This role involves assisting with fund management, compliance with accounting regulations, and documentation of accounting procedures. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and two years of professional experience. Position eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements, with a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $62,000.