Extra Help - Accountant I - OVCAS - Planning, Sustainability & Project Management

Extra Help - Accountant I - OVCAS - Planning, Sustainability & Project Management

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: OVCAS – Planning, Sustainability & Project Management

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042319

Hours per Week:  37.5

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type:  Hybrid  

Posting Close Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is $32.30 per hour.

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 position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Assistant Director for Business Services, the Extra Help Accountant I maintains efficient business processes and departmental accounting records for construction and remodeling projects administered by Planning, Sustainability and Project Management (PSPM) at the University of Illinois Chicago, prepares financial statements, and analyzes and monitors business operations, revenues and methods utilized by PSPM throughout the capital delivery process.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain accounting records for capital and non-capital projects to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university policies and accounting standards.
• Review project expenditures, obligations, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and related financial transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment and funding compliance.
• Prepare and reconcile project accounting records, fund balances, and supporting schedules for state, federal, gift, grant, auxiliary, and other funding sources.
• Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, expenditure analyses, and project closeout reports for capital improvement and facilities-related projects.
• Monitor project budgets and financial activity; identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and provide fiscal analysis and recommendations to support sound financial management.
• Support year-end closing activities, financial reporting requirements, audits, and internal reviews by preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Utilize University financial systems (including Banner, FCPWeb, FMWeb, PRZM, iBuy, Emburse Enterprise, MyUIFinancials, FABWeb, EDDIE, and Document Direct) to record, reconcile, analyze, and report financial data related to project accounting and fiscal administration.
• Perform other related accounting, financial reporting, and fiscal analysis duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
   1. Work experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
   2. 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)

• Knowledge of project life cycle financials, as applied to project management, including budgeting, cost tracking, expense reconciliation, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, computer operating systems and spreadsheet programs.
• Familiarity with iBuy and Banner (and its administrative forms).
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably in a large, complex University or not-for-profit setting.
• Previous experience and/or demonstrated capability to work effectively in a cooperative team environment that requires frequent contact with various internal and external constituencies.
• Knowledge of UIC Business Policies and Procedures.

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.

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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.