Account Technician I (Ump)
Account Technician I (Ump)
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47171IPR#25-00308
Closing Date: 06/05/2025
Agency:Department of Transportation
Class Title:ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4096 Monthly; Full Range: $4096 - $5464 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014
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 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.
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 top-tier 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 seeks to hire an Account Technician. This position performs routine accounting work involving independent performance of complex transactions and is responsible for the overview of obligation balances. Utilizes the Financial Operating and Administration system (FOA) and Knowledge Lake scanning system.
Essential Functions
- Performs technical accounting work and develops and maintains master files and tables used for district and departmental edits of accounting/budgetary documentation in conjunction with the departmental automated accounting system Fiscal Operations and Administration (FOA).
- Advises district bureau personnel of the availability of funds.
- Monitors appropriation and obligation balances reviews contracts projects budget surpluses and deficits and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Creates official expenditure documentation in district department and Comptroller records through the independent interpretation and application of accounting and budgetary coding on vendor payments involving both operating and non-operating accounts processed via FOA.
- Reconciles monthly vendor statements to district accounts payable records.
- 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 two years of college and completion of an approved training course or three years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
- Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer working knowledge of accounting techniques.
- Prefer working knowledge of office 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 430/5-45 apply to this position.
As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State 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 Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Account Technician I.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life promote economic prosperity and protect our are problem solvers and leaders constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for 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:
- Monday-Friday 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 pre-tax 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
- (13-14) 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: 2801 W Murphysboro Rd Carbondale Illinois 62901
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 9/Bureau of Administrative Services
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Transportation
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State
employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior
to accepting any such non-State 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.
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP Title utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position employee must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application
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.
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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
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
