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$ 5384 - 7631
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:43088
Position Title: Accountant Advanced-Accounts Payable
Closing Date/Time: 09/30/2025
Agency:Illinois State Police
Class Title:ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5384 Monthly; Full Range $5384-$7631 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
- 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 bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule flexible 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.
Posting Identification Number43088
Position Overview
As an Accountant Advanced in the Office of Finance within the Office of the Director; serves as an assistant to the Accounts Payable Accountant Supervisor. Serves as back up liaison for the Agency with the Office of the Comptroller in error resolution or when information is requested. Monitors staff responsibilities for fiscal control activities such as verifying all transactions are compliant with rules regulations and procedures established by the Agency the Office of the Comptroller Department of Central Management Services the Governors Travel Control Board and other regulating agencies. Supports preparation of a variety of financial reports for management purposes budgeting and statutory reporting requirements and coordinates with vendors and cost centers in problem resolution and response to inquiries. Reconciles encumbrances reports with agency accounting system reports to assure transactions have been properly posted to the system and assists and advises cost centers staff with error resolution. Drafts the completion of the Departmental Response for cases processed through Illinois Attorney Generals Office.
About the Agency
The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity Service and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.
Essential Functions
- Upon direction from Supervisor communicates with the Office of the Comptroller regarding any voucher modifications and coding or procedural questions.
- Serves as designated Lead Worker.
- Assist in providing training and technical accounting assistance to staff.
- Assists in preparation of material for status reports and fiscals bulletins.
- Serves as back-up liaison between the Office of Finance cost centers accounting staffand the Agencys automated accounting system in requesting additional funds forencumbrances and error resolution and for projection of budget deficiencies andsurpluses.
- Assists in processing Court of Claims invoices not paid within the constraints of the fiscalyear.
- Research and supplies Supervisor appropriation expenditure adjustments and maintainsrelated ledgers for all agency refunds and returned warrants.
- Preforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope ofthe duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completions of fours years of college with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two years of professional experience in accounting external auditing budgetary planning and control of public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Requires one (1) year of experience in accounting and auditing theory principles methods and procedures.
- Requires one (1) year of experience working with laws rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
- Requires one (1) year of experience working with office methods procedures standard office accounting machines and equipment.
- Requires one (1) year of experience performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
- Requires one (1) year of experience evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and to analyze and interpret less complex accounting records and reports.
- Requires one (1) year of experience performing detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately either manually or by machine.
- Requires one (1) year of experience establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public.
Employment Conditions
- Must successfully satisfy Illinois State Police background investigation.
- Must pass Illinois State Police drug screening.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.
Benefits Package
The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health life vision and dental insurance.
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
- Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield Illinois 62703
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Fiscal Finance & Procurement
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 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
