Accounting Assistant - School of Information Sciences

Accounting AssistantThe School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois invites applications from qualified individuals for a 100% full-time Accounting Assistant.The accounting assistant will support purchasing, payment and reimbursement processing, financial recordkeeping, account reconciliation, and customer service for faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners. The position reports to the Director of Budget and Resource Planning and applies University, campus, state, sponsor, and iSchool policies to financial transactions and business processes.Specific duties and responsibilities include:Financial processing and procurementCustomer service and operational supportReconciliation, reporting, and budget support (20%)Additional physical demands include work taking place in an office setting.Minimum qualifications include:High school diploma or equivalent.Any one or combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below:Course work in accountingCourse work in any disciplineWork experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experiencePreferred qualifications include:Experience in a university, higher-education, research, governmental, or similarly complex financial environment.Experience using University of Illinois systems or comparable enterprise systems for purchasing, travel, reimbursements, finance, and reporting.Experience processing procurement transactions, vendor payments, reimbursements, expense reports, deposits, invoices, and accounts receivable.Knowledge, skills and abilities include:Knowledge of financial policies, accounting controls, procurement requirements, and record-retention practices.Knowledge and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.Excellent communication skills.Excellent organizational skills.Interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines with accuracy.Ability to make quick, responsible decisions is essential. Will be expected to maintain standards set in the department, college, and the university guidelines.This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Accounting Assistant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. This is a bargained position and as such, the salary is driven by the collective bargaining agreement. The wage for this position is $41,732.08. Hybrid work options may be available for this position after an initial training period, but with the requirement that onsite availability may be needed at any time with short notice.Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 4, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting, and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names and contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences. Interviews may occur before the close date; however, all applications received by the close date will receive full consideration. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.For further information regarding this specific position, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. University of Illinois