SIU Medicine Looking for Accounting Officer (U) (3852) at Springfield, IL  Full Time

The purpose of this position is to provide accounts payable support services to the Office of the Comptroller staff and aid in the successful completion of Office of the Comptroller functions.

60% of time
1) Pre-audits and codes Travel Expense Forms to be posted to the Administrative Information Systems (AIS). Reviews all such Travel Vouchers and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy and to be certain that they are within prescribed guidelines and regulations. The pre-audit and coding function includes both University and SIU HealthCare transactions.

20% of time
2) Assists fiscal officers and delegates with travel questions and problems as they arise. Provides explanation and interpretation of the University Travel Regulations as well as the regulations of the Illinois Higher Education Travel Control Board.

5% of time
3) Provides departmental training for travel reimbursements to include technical advice, identifying problem areas, developing innovative solutions and implementing strategies.

15% of time
4) Cross trains in Accounts Payable duties to be able to provide support with auditing Invoice Distribution Forms during high volume times of the fiscal year.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

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

a. coursework in accounting, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
– 9 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

b. coursework in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
– 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
– Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months
– 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

c. work experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.