Accountant I - Finance - Gies College of Business

Accountant I - Finance - Gies College of Business

The Department of Finance at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business seeks an Account I to join the staff. The Accountant I position assists in the management of financial operations in the Department of Finance.

Job Summary

The Accountant I position will manage the departmental accounts, providing reconciliation, reporting, department purchases, and deposit processing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to advise on management of accounts, account usage, and provide
  various financial reports to faculty. Perform monthly reconciliation of accounts.
• Track commitments for the department noting how that will affect availability of funding when advising
  faculty, and process JVs as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty, Center Directors, and administration to review financial statements, clear
  deficits, provide financial forecasts and reports, and inform decisions of the department.
• Prepare and process various University business documents, including payments to vendors and
  reimbursements of allowable expenditures incurred by faculty, staff and students in the Department and by
  non-visitors to the Department.
• Act as a liaison with University administrative offices such as the Office of Business and Financial Services,
  University of Illinois Foundation, and University Accounting & Financial Reporting.
• Recommend and implement new procedures to optimize efficiency of departmental financial processes.
• Assist in managing endowment and current use gift funds budgets and expenses, including scholarship,
  fellowship, and professorship funds.
• Coordinate department labor distribution processing for accuracy and allowability.
• Manage and process transactions in various accounting systems to charge out self-supporting department
  activities, correct erroneous transactions, clear deficits, and maintain accurate, timely financial records.
• Serve as backup for department purchases utilizing various mechanisms (Banner, iBuy, P/T card)
• Create and maintain spreadsheets of financial information for department to track expenditures. Track and
  report discretionary spending by faculty.
  Assist with biennial inventory process.
• Serve as Department’s Cash Manager, depositing checks and cash annually. Includes documenting and
  processing deposits and gifts to the department.
  Manage document retention and record keeping for all departmental funds according to OBFS requirements
  and RIMS retention schedule.
  Respond to requests for audit information and documentation. Assume additional related duties to further
  the mission of the department.

Physical Demands

• Walking : Occasionally

• Sitting : Constantly

• Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

Minimum Qualifications

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)
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Web Intelligence reporting, My-UI-Financials, and RIMS retention schedules.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0010 - Accountant I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for the position is $45,000 to $50,000.


Employees hired into this position will be expected to work on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis (37.5 hours/week), 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.



Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.


For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at


For more information about Gies Business, visit

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 27, 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/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your resume, including all relevant experience. 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 about this specific position, please contact [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next . Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected].

Requisition ID : 1034754

Job Category : Administrative Support

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