ADMIN ASSISTANT - Accounting

Spherion
Spherion

Administration, Accounting & Finance

Champaign, IL, USA

Posted on Aug 13, 2026
Job details
  • key responsibilities

    Manages and reconciles operational and capital budgets; prepares financial reports for leadership decision-making.Generates reports related to financial operations, procurement activities, and asset inventories.Supports project financials by tracking expenditures, managing procurement needs,and preparing budget updates.Coordinates procurement activities including purchase orders, vendor invoicing,and contract renewals; ensures compliance with institutional policies.Collaborates with Legal, IT, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to manage contract documentation and vendor risk assessments.Assists with vendor onboarding, contract reviews, and maintaining SOC documentation to support cybersecurity risk management.Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and compliance practices.Engages in continuous learning and professional development to enhance administrative, fiscal, and operational expertise.Develops and maintains asset management systems, including tracking,reconciliation, and surplus asset disposition.

  • experience

    4-7 years

  • skills

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.Computer Skills - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.Accounting, Calendar/Scheduling, Database, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Word Processing, Spreadsheet softwarePerforming Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.Obtaining Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing,estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.Written and Oral Comprehension - The ability to read and listen/understand information and ideas presented in writing or orally.Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others will understand.Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

  • qualifications

    HS DegreeAssociates or Higher or 5 years total experienceProlonged periods of performing desk work and operating a computer.Ability to exchange information and ideas so others will understand.Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

  • education

    Associate

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