Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate (Finance and Operations Coordinator) - School of Theatre and Music

Accounting Associate (Finance and Operations Coordinator) - School of Theatre and Music

Hiring Department
: Theatre & Music Administration

Location
: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID
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Schedule
: Monday - Friday, hybrid, an occasional evening or weekend based on campus events (less than 6 times per year).

Salary
: Up to $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Posting Close Date
: July 23, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

Under administrative direction of the Director of the School, the Accounting Associate is responsible for performing finance and coordination of operations for the School of Theatre and Music (School) including financial accounting and budgeting activities, specialized expense and income analysis, and preparation of supporting documentation and financial management reports; as well as managing insurance, contracts, vendor agreements and other operational functions of the School.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Finance: Assist the Director with development of annual budget for the School. Monitor STM expenditures, cash management, and cost projections to ensure that projects and operations are within established budgets; provide regular reports to those managing budget areas within the School. Provide analysis of operating ledger and general ledger transactions of all types (such as billing, inventory, purchasing, payables, accounts receivable, human resources, payroll, publications, telecom and facilities management), verify accuracy and perform reconciliation. Identify, investigate, and resolve incorrect transactions of all types to make adjustments as needed and ensure that proper documentation exists for all transactions Act as a charge code reviewer and ensure that transaction documents are processed correctly and in a timely manner in Banner, Ibuy, and P-Card Systems. Manage university P-Card unit program and daily reconciliation of transactions to expense accounts and generates P-Card reports. Responsible for budgeting aspects of grant management for School. Produce reports to the Director and/or grantees with expenditures and anticipated expenses. Prepare financial statement and reports i.e. reports to the grant funders. Update of expense, revenue, and prepare internal recharge monthly reports for each of the cost centers using billing and general ledger. Payroll expenses and obligations reconciled to internal labor and time keeping records. Posts budget information to accounting ledgers or other related documents in Banner modules. Act as a School Unit Security Contact, College Card Manager and ensure all accesses are assigned in accordance with the University guidelines and between central University offices. Serve a Human Resources support in areas related to timesheet, payroll and HRFE transactions processing. Operations Management: Manage the following operational functions of the School: insurance; contracts; vendor agreements and vendor payment processing; facilities projects financials and approvals; donation and earned income receipt, acknowledgement, and record keeping; and biennial equipment inventory reporting. Support HR functions such as timesheet, payroll and HRFE processing as needed. Other duties as assigned by the Director.Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. A. Bachelor's degree with a major in Accountancy or a related field AND two (2) years of professional level accounting experience.

OR

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

OR

C. Master's degree in Accountancy or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the arts.
• Two years of finance experience in an academic or creative setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with university accounting and financial policies, procedures, and systems: Banner, EDDIE, ViewDirect, P-Card Solution, TEM, Web Intelligence, iBuy, FM Web and/or similar systems.

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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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