Business Administrative Analyst - Office of the Controller (Hybrid)

Business Administrative Analyst - Office of the Controller (Hybrid) Office of the Controller System Office positions, such as this position, are not eligible for the employee referral program Job Summary Assists with coordinating tasks related to the annual external audit of the University of Illinois System and assists with special projects for the Controller and University Accounting and Financial Reporting.
Duties & Responsibilities 1.
Work closely with Senior Associate Director to coordinate tasks related to the annual external audit of the University of Illinois System, including coordination of external audit responses.
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Work with University units and external auditors as liaison to ensure audit documentation is obtained as necessary and responses to auditors are provided in a timely manner.
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Assist with coordination of entrance and exit conferences and other meetings.
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Research and provide responses to various requests from senior administrators of the University, as appropriate, regarding specific audit requirements and issues.
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Assist with coordination of onboarding new external auditors in areas of system access and coordinating training.
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Assist with coordination of routing reports, notifications, and other required documentation.
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Coordinate activities related to the development of documentation to support external audit functions and efforts for ongoing external audit record keeping.
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Assist University Accounting and Financial Reporting with identification of fiscal year-end expense accruals and deferrals.
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Represent Senior Associate Director as a member of project teams, committees, and other departmental work groups as needed.
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Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
(NOTE: A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.
) Preferred Qualifications Experience in a University of Illinois college or unit.
Experience developing and implementing business and financial policies and procedures acquired in a business or academic environment.
Project management experience.
Experience with legal, academic, and other types of research.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiarity with Business and Financial Policies and Procedures Manual.
Ability to interpret complex, detailed information presented by subject matter experts regarding business and financial policies/procedures and to develop related documentation produced in a user-friendly format that is instructional and understandable.
Strong analytical skills to review and assess current organizational policies/procedures and determine their overall effectiveness toward achieving organizational success.
Teamwork skills that yield proven results in addressing/resolving issues through collaborative efforts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge related to business and financial operations and good analytical skills.
Strong computer skills that include Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, manage projects within established deadlines, and the ability to coordinate and organize events.
Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis.
The expected start date is as soon as possible after 1/2/2024.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.
We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and in the future.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorhip.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.
sucss.
illinois.
gov/pages/classspec/default.
aspx.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 12th, 2023.
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In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.
illinois.
edu will not be considered.
If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Zuri White at Zuri@Uillinois.
edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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.
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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.
edu.
Requisition ID: 1021616 Job Category: Administrative Apply at: https://jobs.
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