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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 15 hours ago

Accountant I - Business Services, University Housing

Urbana, IL

Contract

Hybrid

Entry Level

$54K/yr - $59K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a leading research institution, and they are seeking an Accountant I for their University Housing Business Services. This role involves recording and preparing financial reports, managing income streams, and supporting vendor payment operations.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with University Housing financial reporting and ledger maintenance by posting financial data to journals and ledgers, preparing monthly and annual financial statements, and utilizing Endeavor accounting software to create income and expense statements that align with Banner financial system records. Responsibilities include managing and reconciling multiple income streams, such as calculating, distributing, and reconciling monthly Room, Board, and Heartland/POS income; preparing and entering necessary general ledger and journal entries; and maintaining accurate supporting documentation for all account activity. This role also reviews and approves Emburse expenses related to assigned accounts

Perform reconciliation activities for income and expenses by comparing transactions across University and University Housing systems—including Banner, Endeavor, Flex Catering, StarRez, and Heartland POS—identifying variances, resolving discrepancies promptly, and ensuring that all supporting documentation is accurate and complete

Review and process University Housing purchasing requests by examining internal purchase requests for goods and services to verify appropriate sourcing methods, correct CFOAPAL information, and compliance with law, regulations, and University policies and procedures. Duties include preparing, entering, and approving requisitions in iBuy; submitting and monitoring contracts in Contracts+; assisting with annual procurement renewals; closing out purchase orders; and providing guidance to Housing staff responsible for purchasing activities

Support vendor payment and purchasing operations by reviewing and approving Emburse and iBuy expenses, researching outstanding vendor invoices, resolving billing or payment issues in coordination with internal units and external vendors, and monitoring payments to ensure timely resolution

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

AccountingEndeavor accounting softwareBanner financial systemFinancial reportingReconciliationPurchasing processesEmburseIBuyFlex CateringStarRezHeartland POSSoft skills

Required

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)

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)

Preferred

Knowledge of university systems

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

A Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees