Residence Life Financial Operations Specialist

UIS Observer; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Business/Administrative Associate for Residence Life to manage financial operations, budgets, and reporting. You will handle ledgers, accounts receivable, and compliance, using Banner, FABWeb, and related university systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business or related field and 2+ years of financial/administrative experience, with opportunity to influence DRL funding and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field.
• Two years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Additional education/training in area of specialization may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day DRL business/financial operations and processing transactions.
• Prepare operating budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain records using electronic systems.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivables, and purchase orders.
• Develop policies, procedures, and reports in compliance with laws and university rules.
• Advise leadership on budgets, funding, and financial compliance.
• Supervise inventory, equipment, and biennial inventories.
• Prepare year-end and opening financial documents and DRL policies.

Skills

Budget management

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field

Tools

Banner

PeopleSoft

FABWeb

Business Objects

STARRez

P-Card

FAMIS

TEM

Velocity

Job description

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Business/Administrative Associate for Residence Life to manage financial operations, budgets, and reporting. You will handle ledgers, accounts receivable, and compliance, using Banner, FABWeb, and related university systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business or related field and 2+ years of financial/administrative experience, with opportunity to influence DRL funding and policy development.