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Location

Rockford, IL | United States

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Job description

Business Manager

Hiring Department : Accounting

Location : Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1023660

Posting Close Date : 3/4/24

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the business operations and financial management for a variety of departments including, but not limited to: OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Pathology, Surgery, Medical Education, Student Affairs, Psychiatry, and Dean's Office, Health System Research, Medicine, MERIT, Media, Marketing, Public Relations, and Advancement.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Assembles data and reconciles all account types (state, revolving, grants, ICR, etc.) for each respective department. Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for the director of finance, the regional dean, and unit department heads.

• Prepares and monitors unit budgets. Exercises control and reviews expenditures over departmental accounts.

• Maintains, processes and reconciles accounting and banking transactions within various university systems including general accounts receivable (GAR), P-Card, T-Card, and iBuy.

• Participates in quarterly meetings with respective department heads regarding budgetary performance and variances.

• Prepares financial reports for grants and external funding agencies and compiles budget information for grant applications.

• Assists the development office with gift and student scholarship contribution data analysis.

• Calculates and processes variable compensation payments for faculty for both clinical and teaching work.

• Assembles data for financial auditing from both internal and external auditors.

• Reviews and recommend appropriate operation procedures with regards to departmental expenditures such as P-Card use, invoice vouchers, and performance agreements. May work in conjunction with Purchasing on the procurement of specialized departmental equipment.

• Provides back up for payroll processing for the Rockford campus.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, business administration, management, or a closely related field.
  
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  • Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in accounting, business administration, fiscal management, or closely related experience.
  
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  • A combination of such education and/or work experience totaling three (3) years (36 months), as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
    • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
    • 60 semester hours or an Associate’s Degree equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a copy to [email protected] by the position close date.

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.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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