Job Description
IBHE has been supporting higher education in Illinois for more than 50 years. We are a dedicated team of professionals, overseen by a Board appointed by the Governor, who are working for a strong, equitable higher education system, which we believe is essential for the state to thrive. We work with leaders in colleges, universities, state and federal government agencies, governors, legislators, and other entities to strategically further this mission.
In its strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois: Higher Education Paths to Equity, Sustainability, and Growth, IBHE has identified three goals and 25 strategies to help achieve its vision of a higher education ecosystem that ensures individuals, families, and communities across the state thrive.
Equity - Close equity gaps for students who have been left behind.
Sustainability - Build a stronger financial future for individuals and institutions.
Growth - Increase talent and innovation that drives economic growth.
About the position:
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking an Accountant I in the Fiscal Operations Unit, which reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
The Accountant I will serve as the Agency Fiscal lead on all Accounts Payable and Receivable functions including but not limited to receiving, verifying, and processing vouchers, vendor invoices, purchase requests, managing the Agency cash application procedures, performing the maintenance, reporting, and management of a variety of Fiscal systems, and inputting and processing Agency travel reimbursement.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, strong focus on customer service and collaboration, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to be a self-starter.
52% Accounts Payable
Serves as the subject matter expert in Accounts Payable for the various Agency systems (SAP) and (SAMS)
Receives, verifies, process and files a variety of financial documents including vouchers, vendor invoices, purchase request and receiving reports
Communicates with vendors regarding payments and reconciliation of accounts
Provides technical insights and recommendations for the development, improvement and recording of accounting procedures and methodologies
Responsible for the management and filing of the Agency’s records
Assists with compliance and audit requests
Inputs travel vouchers; ensures compliance with agency policy and procedures, as well as the Travel Control Board guidelines
43% Accounts Receivable
Under direction of supervisor, independently maintains and examines a variety of complex accounts in Microsoft Excel and System Application Products (SAP) to ensure completeness and accuracy of IBHE funds
Creates accounts receivable documents, posts cash receipts to SAP and creates RDT from State Treasurer's website
Reports cash receipts to both State Treasurer and State Comptroller's Office as required
Assists staff with complex
Qualifications
Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
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)
Salary
$50,000 - $80,000 / year
Links
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Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Illinois Board of Higher Education
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| Department/College
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Illinois Board of Higher Education
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| Contact
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IBHE Human Resources
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| Phone Number
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(217) 782-2551
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| Address
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1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, Illinois 62701
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| Comments
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