| Location | Carbondale, IL |
| Salary | $5,521–$7,454 |
Chief Accountant
Salary
$5,521.00 - $7,454.00 Monthly
Location
On Campus
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2600570
Department
SIU Foundation Carbondale-SIUC
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:
Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)
FTE
1.0
Description
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Employees in positions allocated to this level of the series manage an institutional accounting program.
Examples of Duties
Directs the accounting operation with full management responsibility, including the development of staff and establishment of goals and objectives for an institutional accounting program;
maintains a successful working relationship with other employees, administrators, and the public and deals tactfully with controversial problems;
provides administrative direction in the development and/or utilization of automated information systems within the accounting process which supplies needed data to be used in making administrative decisions;
provides administrative direction in the preparation of annual reports and financial statements for the university administration, state and federal agencies reflecting the status of the entire institution;
manages the development, adaptation, and revision of accounting system to meet the needs of the university;
performs work related to the lower level in this series;
performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience
Supplemental Information
Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veterans DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov
About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
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Describe your specific work experience directing the accounting operation with full management responsibility, including the development of staff and establishment of goals and objectives for an institutional accounting program.
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Describe your specific work experience maintaining a successful working relationship with other employees, administrators, the public, and deals tactfully with controversial problems.
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Describe your specific work experience providing administrative direction in the development and/or utilization of automated information systems within the accounting process which supplies needed data to be used in making administrative decisions, the preparation of annual reports and financial statements for the university administration, and for state and federal agencies reflecting the status of the entire institution.
Required Question
Employer Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Address 900 S. Normal Ave
Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
Website https://siu.edu/