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Job Description

The primary duty of this position involves classifying equipment for capitalization, disposals, or depreciation. The incumbent determines proper reporting and classification of equipment based on accounting principles, GAAP standards, and University policies. Additional responsibilities include creating standard reports such as periodic equipment listings, quarterly C-15 report, and many other monthly and annual reports.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. 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
- Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months
- 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
- Bachelor's Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

2. A total of four (4) years (48 months) of progressively responsible experience in professional level accounting work consistent with the next lower level of this series.

- An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Desired Qualifications
1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures including fixed asset and lease accounting.

2. Knowledge of personal computers, Colleague, Excel, Word, and other accounting related applications. Some programming knowledge helpful.

3. Ability to have flexibility. Priorities change based on daily requirements and deadlines.

Salary

$21.53 – $28.00/hour

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Colette Homan
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.