Civil Service

Accounting Associate

Senior Accountant

Governors State University Financial Services and Comptroller department is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Services, this position will apply professional level of accounting expertise in the management and/or administration of accounting within the Financial Services department (for both Governors State University and Governors State University Foundation). Employees at this level performs complex, specialized accounting duties and performs accounting work that applies knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. The position performs supervisory responsibilities for staff engaged in various accounting functions and other fiscal operations. Work is performed under direction.

Essential Responsibilities:
30% Identifies problems and changing requirements regarding management information needs, auditing and other fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and automated accounting systems; recommends changes or modifications. Develops non-standard reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis of trends. Ensures compliance with state and federal statutes, rules regulations, laws, and guidelines. Makes recommendations for corrective action necessary to resolve audit findings. Assists in the development of comprehensive accounting or financial systems, policies and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Manages or assists in managing the development, adaptation, and revision of specialized accounting or financial systems to meet the needs of an institution/agency. Supervises, develops, and trains direct reports.

30% Reviews and approves documents (such as vouchers, requisitions and billing authorizations). Maintains appropriation and other subsidiary ledgers. Closes account books. Assists in financial analysis procedures. Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual tax filing. Assists in the preparation of financial statements, reports and schedules (e.g., Statement of Net Assets; Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets; Statement of Cash Flows) in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards. Prepares and reconciles complex accounting reports or supervises the preparation and reconciliation of complex accounting reports. Examines a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance to pertinent policies, procedures, and accounting standards. Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis of accounting records.

30% Routinely manages the day to day operations and related reconciliation of cash and investment accounts. Reconciles reports and bank statements, noting apparent errors or inconsistencies. Examines accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Builds general ledger accounts, creation of new GL codes.

10% Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Details: This is a non-unionized position. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with GSU guidelines.

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.

REQUIRED: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE EARNED DEGREE AND CONFERRED DATE MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIS POSITION (See “Special instructions to applicants” section below).

1. Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accountancy and four (4) years of progressively responsible professional level accounting experience
OR

Possession of current registration as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, or a valid license to practice Public Accounting (LPA)

OR

Master’s degree in Accountancy or a related field.

2. Experience working with governmental agencies and/or not for profit (with extensive knowledge of GASB Standards and FASB Standards).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• 3+ years of Accounting experience in Higher Education.
• Audit experience.
• Familiarity with Colleague software.

06/24/2022

07/17/2022

No

CS0621P

External

https://employment.govst.edu/postings/6896

For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:
1: College/University transcripts.
2: Online Application – Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details).3: Cover Letter.4: Resume.5: A list of three Professional References.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS:
This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination which consist of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS:
Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:1: Department of Defense – DD214/DD2152: National Guard – NGB22 Form
3: Discharge Orders
4: Reserves – DD256 Discharge Certificate

Note: Must be received by the closing date of this posting.