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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47268
Opening Date:
Closing Date: 06/09/2025
Agency:Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class Title:ACCOUNTANT - 00130
Skill Option:UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $4954 monthly; Full Range $4954 - $6894 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:
Agency Statement:Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural manmade or technological disasters hazards or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the States disaster mitigation preparedness response and recovery programs and activities functions as the State Emergency Response Commission and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify activate deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations -OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.
Position Statement:Under the direction of the Accounts Receivable Manager this positions primary focus is accounts receivable. They will process and audit daily receipts reconcile accounts receivable provide customer service work alongside other departments within the agency and coordinate accounts receivable records retention. Our employees work in an ever- changing environment that presents new challenges and rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team we invite you to apply for the accountant position with IEMA-OHS!
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.
Resume Preferred but Not Required
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.
Essential Functions
- Under general supervision performs professional accounting and auditing work for account and auditing remittance processing and verification of the deposit processes.
- Prepares and logs the Receipts Deposit Transmittals (RDTs) and Expenditure Adjustment Transmittals (EATs).
- Coordinates the scanning and indexing of receipt documents including billing remittances checks and applicant forms with the Records Management Unit.
- Provides customer service to address inquiries from clients and IEMA-OHS programmatic staff regarding status of payments.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable and within the scope of the duties enumerated above and which may include supporting other agency functions for a disaster response.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business administration and accounting or four (4) years of technical accounting experience.
- Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program maycomplete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for thisclassification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience with accounts receivable functions.
- Two (2) years of professional experience with accounting principles methods and procedures.
- One (1) year experience with System Application and Products (SAP) including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
- One (1) year of professional experience in governmental accounting.
- Two (2) years of professional experience with accounting reports.
- One (1) year of professional experience working with confidential information.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
- Requires the ability to use state issued equipment such as cell phone or laptop.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:8:00a - 4:30p ... Monday - Friday
Work Location:1035 Outer Park Dr Springfield Illinois 62704-4462
Agency Contact:
Posting Group:Fiscal Finance & Procurement
Revolving Door:
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 shallprior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor 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 the homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the 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
Non-State employees: on 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:
Employment Type
Full-Time
