Positio Title: Accounting Officer - Refund Specialist (CS26-020)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Division: Financial Affairs
Apply Before: 00877
Department: Bursar
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Accounting Officer - Refund Specialist (CS26-020). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE?
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
- Prepare and verify accuracy of Student Refunds for the Office of the Bursar.
- Assist in the general accounting of financial transactions conducted in the Office of the Bursar, including daily balancing of vault, preparation of cash deposit and tracking of Travel Advance requests and payments.
- Provide a liaison between various University Offices with regards to departmental tasks.
- Provide customers with excellent customer service by providing accurate information on doing business with the Bursar's Office, being friendly and courteous when interacting with customers and responding promptly to customer issues.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
Course work in accounting, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
9 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) - Work experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related experience.
Preferred Qualifications - This position requires the ability to perform duties that require independent judgment.
- It further requires basic word processing and spreadsheet skills using a PC, and a working knowledge of accounting principles, methods and procedures to support the internal controls.
- This position requires at least one year of accounting/bookkeeping related experience or six semester hours of college coursework in accounting or sixty semester hours of college coursework in any curriculum.
Supplemental Information Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs Application Instructions: How to Apply - Step by Step Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3852 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .
Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.
Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu
EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .
Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
- University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
- Life insurance;
- SURS retirement plan;
- Supplemental retirement savings plans;
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
- Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
- WorkLife programs;
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
- Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
- Flexible Spending Account Program;
For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
Opening Date: 07/10/2025
Closing Date: 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026
Website: https://www.siue.edu/
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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