Accountant II

Title: Accountant II
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Comptroller's Office

Job Summary

The Accountant II will be responsible for providing business support for the department. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing and maintaining financial data in alignment with GASB/GAAP policies, reviewing and approving accounts payable transactions, working with university partners on accounting issues, provide support for reconciling general ledger accounts, and performing other functions that support the operation of the Business Office.

Additional Information

The Comptroller’s Business Office, a unit of the Vice President for Finance and Planning division, is responsible for the oversight of financial transactions, reporting, and compliance. Departments within the Comptroller’s Office include Accounting, Cashiers, Collections, E-Commerce, Investments and Cash Management, Payroll, Purchasing, Redbird Card and Student Accounts. The Comptroller’s Office also manages the University’s banking and debt financing activities.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$24.10 - 26.15 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months), from the categories below:
a. Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
b. College course work and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field including 12 semester hours in accounting
- 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
- Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
2. A total of two (2) years (24 months) of experience in professional level accounting work consistent with the next lower level of this series.

Note: An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to work independently.
2. Ability to prioritize assignments and work with multiple tasks.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Ability to learn and interpret rules, regulations, and procedures of the University, Board of Trustees and State of Illinois.
5. Ability to analyze data and interpret standards to provide recommendations for implementation.
6. Ability to work and collaborate effectively with internal and external team members.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, etc.)

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods

Proposed Starting Date

July 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options
Registration as a Certified Public Accountant
Certification of Retirement Annuity

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Special Instructions for Applicants

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