Student Accounting Support

Title: Student Accounting Support
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Event Management, Dining and Hospitality

Job Summary

The Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality is one of 15 departments within the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community and guests with high-quality, efficient, and innovative event services and dining options in a variety of settings dedicated to accentuating and enhancing the campus experience in a diverse community.

Whether it's to find a place to study, gather with friends, enjoy a bite to eat, or plan a large event, the Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality takes great pride in providing welcoming and inclusive spaces, high-quality food services, and experienced and professional staff who care about making every experience individualized and extraordinary. It is our philosophy to recruit, inspire, and retain talented team members and promote wellness and foster their development. It is our goal to promote a more fully diverse and inclusive campus community.

This position plays an integral role in EMDH by contributing to the fiscal management of the department through a variety of accounting tasks such as processing data, monitoring and reconciling accounts, and maintaining financial records.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.  More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.25/hour

Required Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination of the following types of preparation:
(a) Two (2) years of work experience performing a variety of tasks that require the application of judgment and initiative, a thorough knowledge of bookkeeping, and a basic knowledge of accounting practices.
(b) 9 semester hours of college course work in accounting
(c) 90 semester hours of college course work in any curriculum
2. Knowledge of basic accounting principles, methods and terminology.
3. High level of proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets.
4. Demonstrated ability to use independent judgments and initiative.
5. Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures including databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
6. Ability to work quickly and accurately with cash and figures.
7. Accuracy, dependability, and clear written and spoken communication skills are essential.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday during normal business hours, 10-15 hours per week.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Effectively communicate on a daily basis
- Remain at a workstation for extended periods

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Reference List, Work Availability, and Unofficial Transcript

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"

Contact Information for Applicants

Jessica Sutter- jmrondo@ilstu.edu 

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number regist