DOC Fiscal Accounting Compliance ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED
DOC Fiscal Accounting Compliance ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED
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$ 5179 - 7677
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Corrections
Class Title:ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED 00133
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 04/16/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $5179 a month. Full Range $5179 $7677 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:RC062
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 46142
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position with the Department of Corrections is responsible for professional accounting work in our Accounting and Compliance Unit. In this role the Accountant Advanced will work with several Agency units as it pertains to contract establishment budget preparation fiscal reconciliations and procurement. The ideal candidate will be able to organize daily work while meeting periodic deadlines and can effectively communicate reporting needs to other staff. If interested in this position please apply according to the instructions listed on the posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Independently performs professional accounting work in establishing and maintaining complex budgetary reports ledgers and statements financial records/ledgers for departmental use and/or submission to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) using standard automated and manual systems for assigned programs.
- Prepares complex internal statements and reports using various automated systems which produce financial data used for planning evaluating and forecasting
- Prepares inputs and monitors information relating to Statewide Accounting System (SAP) and Remedy.
- Evaluates and assists in coordinating financial reporting of accounting contract modifications and fund transfers to ensure compliance with federal regulations and applicable policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four 4 years college with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two 2 years of professional experience in accounting external auditing budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least two 2 years of experience performing accounting functions related to general ledgers budget forecasting and reconciliation.
Prefers at least two 2 years of experience utilizing automated financial systems.
- Prefers at least one 1 year of experience handling contract establishment and monitoring.
Prefers at least one 1 year of experience with BidBuy or other procurement software.
Prefers a Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Business Management or Economics.
Condition of Employment
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act 5 ILCS 420/4A et seq. requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 1509 Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized by an employee regardless of position held is prohibited.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:MondayFriday 8:00am4:30pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Work Location:1021 North Grand Avenue East Springfield IL 62702
Email:
Posting Group:Public Safety; Fiscal Finance & Procurement; Legal Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on Illinois.jobs2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
About the Agency:The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity equity and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations hiring policies and procedures and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly respectfully and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agencys success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued respected and included. Through our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including but not limited to racism ageism ableism sexism discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody operating successful reentry programs and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits including health vision and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pretax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an IDOC employee you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flexible time and hybrid options)
Health life vision and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
Deferred compensation and other pretax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 1314 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually 10 days in year one of employment)
Personal sick and vacation rates modified for 12hour work schedules. (As applicable.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
For more information about our benefits please follow this link:Bureau of Benefits (illinois
Employment Type
Full-Time
