GAAP Liaison
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 112800 - 136800
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51188
Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:Special License - Certified Public Accountant
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9400 - $11400 per month ($112800 - $136800 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Posting Identification Number 51188
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 Office of Fiscal Services is seeking to hire a dynamic organized detail oriented Certified Public Accountant to serve as a GAAP Liaison to prepare and review the agencys GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) reporting and perform financial audit related tasks. The position will be responsible for preparing and reviewing GAAP packages for the agency and responses to internal and external audit requests. The position will also be responsible for generating and approving journal entries establishing appropriation lines and generating numerous financial reports for the Office of Fiscal Services.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a GAAP Liaison for the Office of Fiscal Services to internal and external auditors.
- Drafts responses to audit findings.
- Serves as a representative of the Office of Fiscal Services on Department-wide projects work teams and task forces involving the Office.
- Serves as a liaison to the IDHS Office of Internal Audit and external auditors.
- Serves as a liaison to the Federal Reporting Unit Office of Fiscal Services.
- Provides guidance and direction to various facility school and regional office staff regarding technical problems arising from the Accounting System new GASB pronouncements GAAP reports and audit compliance issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires the knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with course work in accounting and finance.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a public or private organization.
- Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with accounting and auditing theory principles methods and procedures.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with Comptroller policies and procedures Federal and State statutes administrative rules and regulations relative to federal grants and programs.
- Two (2) years of professional experience developing financial reports and statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing automated accounting systems.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders including auditors.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with laws rules and regulations relative to accounting and financial reporting.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires basic proficiency in software applications such as Excel Access etc. for reports financial statements etc.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location:100 South Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62762
Office of Fiscal Services
Bureau of General Accounting
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Fiscal Finance & Procurement; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
