Accountant I

Primary Function

This position has significant interactions with all Holmes Student Center Accounting Office personnel, all areas of the Holmes Student Center, NIU Internal Auditors and other NIU departments, as well as external auditors, vendors, and clients. Reports to the Business Administrative Associate of the HSC Accounting Office. This position supervises the positions working directly in the vault and has the lead responsibility for establishing and maintaining efficient control of cash operations and safeguarding cash assets with input and assistance of the HSC Business Administrative Associate.

Duties and Responsibilities (generally)

Manages the handling and processing of all cash operations in the Holmes Student Center and backup for non-cash operations. Daily Cash can range from $20,000-$25,000 seasonally. Cash operations consist of, but are not limited to HSC restaurants, HSC banquet & catering operations, HSC satellite food operations in academic buildings, Huskie Den game room, HSC hotel, HSC conference operations, and AV/Multimedia sales.

Minimum Required Qualifications for this position

Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

• Work experience and or training in Accounting or a closely related field
• College course work and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field including 12 semester hours in accounting
  • Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months
  • 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

Specialty Factors (Additional Required Qualifications)

Education and Experience Preferred

Ability to perform independently within the general guidelines established by the Accountant II and the Business Administrative Associate. Determine work priorities using established methods and worksheets. Mathematical aptitude and accuracy. Adaptability to handle frequent interruption and change of workflow. Proficiency of Excel, Word, PeopleSoft, Blackboard, Quad Point, and InnRoad.

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

Working Hours

M-F 8:00-4:30

Minimum Pay Rate (Hourly or Monthly)

$14.44-$16.00

Hiring Rate Information

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Posting Date

04/07/2022

Closing Date

06/02/2022

Priority Review Date

Special Instructions for Applicants

• Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days after employment start date.

• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.

• If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.

• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.

• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

• We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address, and phone numbers. The information you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.

• ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED TO COME TO THE NIU DEKALB CAMPUS TO TAKE A STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION . At the time of testing, you will be required to present a photo ID. NOTE : If you have previously tested for this classification and wish to rewrite the exam to improve your score and register position, please contact CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu, with Accountant I 1076 in the subject line, by the posting deadline.

• Required documentation noted in the posting such as driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be presented at the time of examination.

• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

• After testing of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Accountant I for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.

• Please click Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.

• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Application Procedures

Link to Department Homepage

niu.edu/hsc

Physical Demands

EEO Statement

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Is Background Check Required

Yes

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.

• Read the Annual Safety and Security Report . Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

• Read the Fire Safety Report . Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 815-753-0404 for a hard copy.

Quick Link

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/62737

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veteran's Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
2. Transcripts #2 (unofficial with official required at hire)
3. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
4. Other #2