Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Hiring for Accountant I () – Internal Candidates Only at SIU Edwardsville Main Campus Full Time

Position Title:Accountant I (15718) – Internal Candidates Only Occupational Area:01 Department:722210 – Administrative Accounting Job Posting Description:

Illinois Residency Requirement: This position requires Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date.

The mission of Administrative Accounting is to protect and enhance the University’s financial resources that will best support the University as it builds leaders of tomorrow who will be shaping a changing world. The department is currently seeking to fill the position of Accountant I in order to continue the success of its mission.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Review and analyze fixed asset records for the University. Responsible for running daily reports on equipment purchases. Analyze and determine what items are to be tagged. Ensure accuracy on descriptions, capitalizable values, expense accounts to be charged, and item locations. Assign tag numbers. Input information into AIS system. Determine additional charges that need to be added to tags (ie. shipping, installation costs, trade in allowances). Record accurate break down of costs if multiple items are on purchase.

Review equipment transfer forms, trade-in forms, P-card correction forms, and Surplus Property Pick-Up forms for accuracy of information in preparation of request. Track tagging of equipment by off campus departments. Assist other Inventory Records Control Supervisor with Surplus Property issues including tracking down lost computers and retiring tags that are no longer in use.

Review 3,200 PCard transactions ($1.6M) per month for accurate coding for fiscal officer reports. Prepare journal entries for all corrections. Act as backup for import and processing of pcard batches.

Work with Accountant III with trade in costs, Construction in Process (CIP), CDB and training with quarterly C-15 reports. Will continue to take over more duties related to Fixed Assets as time permits.

Run weekly AIS reports. Maintain auditable records in written form that will be scanned into database. Correspond with department personnel to verify information on equipment purchases, getting documentation if none was supplied in the AIS system when item was purchased

Benefits Package:

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:

*Medical, dental and vision insurance;

*University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)

*Life insurance;

*SURS retirement plan;

*Supplemental retirement savings plans;

*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;

*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;

*WorkLife programs;

*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);

*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);

*Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

How to Apply!

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-In order to qualify for the role, it is important that your complete employment history is included and on the application.

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Statement of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

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

(a) Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field

(b) 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)

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt Posting Salary:$39,670.08 annually Location:SIU Edwardsville Main Campus Work Week:M-F Shift Hours:8:00 – 4:30 Posting Start Date:08/03/2023 Posting End Date:08/17/2023