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Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

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, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)

1. Problem-solving (Ability to tell when something is wrong; inclination towards solving problems)
2. Math skills (Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem and to efficiently solve mathematical problems)
3. Organization and time management (Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order according to a specific set of rules)
4. Computer knowledge (Working knowledge of computers, computer systems, and accounting software)
5. Teamwork (Ability to work well with others)
6. Independent decision making (Ability to exercise independent judgment)
7. Communication skills (Ability to relay information in speaking so others will understand and to understand what others say)
8. Broad accounting knowledge (Up-to-date knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, as well as relevant laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory to routine accounting problems)
9. Clerical knowledge (Knowledge of word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, managing inventory, etc.)
10. Customer service orientation (Ability to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for service, and evaluate customer satisfaction)
11. Ability to operate office accounting machines and equipment
12. Written composition (Ability to compose complex written material; knowledge of grammar and punctuation, spelling, etc.)

Condition of Employment

Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date. 

About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.

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