Accounting Officer- Continuous Post

Description

Employees at this level perform highly complex duties that require independent judgment and initiative, extensive knowledge of bookkeeping procedures, and a working knowledge of accounting principles and practices. The employees work under the general supervision of a designated supervisor.

This listing does not represent an actual vacancy; rather open recruitment allows interested persons to submit materials for future vacancies within this classification.

Examples of Duties

Employees in this title typically -

• reviews invoices and statements, verifying information, ensure funds are available, and, if questionable, resolving with submitting unit, determining accounts involved, coding transactions, and processing material for application in the accounting system;
• answers inquiries and provides information concerning invoices, outstanding balances, and/or payments;
• performs complex coding where judgment, based on advanced knowledge, must be applied and/or serves as a resource for other staff;
• posts financial information to journals, registers, ledgers, and other related records; makes adjustments, prepares trial balances, and reconciles accounts;
• audits ledgers and accounts maintained by others;
• researches and prepares stop payments;
• prepares or assists in preparing financial statements or reports (such as cash flow, cash receipts, disbursement, sales, transfers, or accounts receivable);
• reconciles reports from outside agencies and operating units by contacting units and researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts agree;
• interprets and/or composes correspondence requiring knowledge of departmental regulations, procedures, practices, and policies;
• participates in interviewing, training, and evaluating staff;
• performs duties of the lower levels;
• performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:

Course work in accounting, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 9 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Work experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.



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SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.