Hybrid Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst to join the University Accounting Services (UAS) within UAFR. The role supports bank reconciliations, fund accounting, and audit prep in a hybrid or remote arrangement.

The position reports to an Associate Director and requires applying fund accounting guidelines in a public university setting. Eligible for benefits and Civil Service classification; salary ranges $58,000–$62,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field with two years of professional accounting experience.
• Current CPA/CIA/CMA license or valid public accounting license.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete system-wide bank reconciliations; investigate errors and correct in Banner.
• Document procedures outlining accounting theory and steps for reconciliations and tasks.
• Analyze Banner transactions to determine accruals or deferrals for annual financial reports.
• Participate in Year-End Fact Sheet process to convert cash to accrual basis.
• Contribute to UBIT return workpapers for IRS compliance and policy adherence.
• Identify accounting errors and guide Banner users to correct and prevent them.
• Provide guidance on service plan funds and student enrollment deposit funds.
• Compile data to fulfill external audit requests and support documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned for a Financial Accounting and Reporting Analyst.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related field

Master's degree in Accountancy or related field

Tools

Banner Finance module

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst to join the University Accounting Services (UAS) within UAFR. The role supports bank reconciliations, fund accounting, and audit prep in a hybrid or remote arrangement.

The position reports to an Associate Director and requires applying fund accounting guidelines in a public university setting. Eligible for benefits and Civil Service classification; salary ranges $58,000–$62,000.