Civil Service Positions

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Chicago State University seeks a self-motivated, team player for an accounting associate role to support the Financial Affairs office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years demonstrated experience, preferably in a higher education setting. The responsibilities/duties of the Accounting Associate are as follows:

• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger account analysis.
• Prepares vouchers for submission to the Illinois Comptroller’s office and reconcile state appropriation revenue and expenditures.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and statistical reports.
• Provides assistance to fiscal officers in interpreting accounting reports and statements.
• Assures that accounting reporting are in compliance with university, state, and federal policies and rules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field and two years of professional level accounting experience preferably in a higher education setting, OR possession of a current registration as a Certified Public Accountant OR a valid license to practice Public Accounting OR a Master’s degree in Accountancy or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in using large, integrated computer systems, preferably SCT Banner.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – including Excel, Word, Outlook.
• High level of detail orientation.
• Ability to interact professionally and be a team player with internal and external contacts.

The preferred candidate must be a resident of the State of Illinois; and a civil service examination is required. Interested candidates should send their resumes by fax no later than September 15, 2008 to (773) 995-2942 CSU, Attention: Director, Human Resources or by email to lobafemi@csu.edu.

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