Accountant Advanced
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$ 5179 - 7341
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Transportation
Position Title: Accountant Advanced
Closing Date/Time: 04/10/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5179 Monthly; Full Salary Range: $5179 $7341 Monthly
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 REQ#45926 IPR#47384
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
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced. The successful candidate will under direction perform complex accounting and auditing functions for the department utilizing the Bureau of Construction Management (BCM) system and the Construction and Material Management System (CMMS) payment systems for approximately 3000 active contracts with payments totaling over $2 billion annually; the Fiscal Operations and Administration (FOA) system; and the Office of the Comptrollers Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS). Examines and analyzes appropriation balances within obligations; audits enters and processes final highway construction contract payments; audits and processes progress payments and various correspondence and information flows generated by that process.
Essential Functions
- Independently completes professional audit and evaluation of approximately 1100 final pay requests annually.
- Audits final highway contract payment for accuracy of total payments including additions deductions and previous payments.
- Interprets and verifies technical information from payment records and supporting documents forcoordinating with and advising the central bureaus district offices Office of the Comptroller highway contractors banks surety companies and attorneys.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of thoseenumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two years of professional experience in accounting external auditing budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing theory principles methods and procedures.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Requires successful completion of a background investigation.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
About the Agency
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe costeffective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life promote economic prosperity and protect our environment.We are problem solvers and leaders constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- MondayFriday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time hybrid scheduling)
- Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pretax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually
- 1314 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Monday Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield IL
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Construction
Posting Group: Transportation; Fiscal Finance & Procurement; Legal Audit & Compliance
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this
position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State
employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior
to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector
General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
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.
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Employment Type
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