Account Technician II

The Department Of Human Rights

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4586 - 6228

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:51726
Closing Date: 12/12/2025
Agency:Department of Human Rights
Class Title:ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II - 00116
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $4586/month (Step 1b); Full Range: $4586-$6228 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

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.

Benefit Statement

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)
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: the Department of Human Rights

The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) is a state agency charged with the enforcement of the Illinois Human Rights Act (Act). The Act prohibits unlawful discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment real estate transactions financial credit and public accommodations (including education). IDHR protects and guarantees the rights of all Illinoisans to be free from unlawful discrimination by receiving and investigating claims of unlawful discrimination. Moreover the Act prohibits retaliation against a person who has opposed that which is reasonably and in good faith believed to be unlawful discrimination; prohibits the aiding abetting compelling or coercion of a person to commit a violation of the Act; and prohibits the willful interference with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the Department or one of its officers or employees. At the forefront of protecting civil rights IDHR welcomes all candidates for employment to apply for any position for which they are qualified. Join IDHR in its mission to secure an Illinois free from discrimination.

Position Overview

Under direction of the Accountant Supervisor independently performs technical accounting work in the Department of Human Rights; maintans a complex complete set of general electronic account books. Posts and make adjustment entries to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SAP system ledgers and journals; verifies and confirms reconciliations of accounts from the Comprollers Office.

Essential Functions

Independently performs technical accounting work in the Department of Human Rights maintains a complex complete set of general electronic account books and closes account books. Independently performs general accounting work in the preparation of financial reports vouchers requisitions suborders obligation documents and amendments. Review and input invoices and vouchers through the ERP SAP system working with the Comptrollers office to resolve discrepancies.
Maintains agency Tape Balancing Report numeric vouchers for SAP and extensive working knowledge of travel expenditure policies. Maintains fiscal records with the yearly submittal of records to the records retention center. Maintains extensive working knowledge of SAMs Accounting and Financial Reporting Policies and Procedures especially expenditure codes.
Prepares monthly reconciliation of accounts and issues monthly state and federal financial statements prepare budgetary projections
As a member of the fiscal team organizes and submits accounting data records and documentation to state internal auditors and bi-annual compliance auditors. As a member of the team help revise and improve the agencies accounting processes and internal control.
Performs other duties as 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 one year of technical accounting experience or four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers two (2) years experience working with accounting methods and techniques.
Prefers one (1) year experience working with state or non-state accounting principles.
Prefers three (3) years experience working with office methods and procedures.
Prefers three (3) years experience working with standard office accounting machines and equipment.

Conditions of Employment

Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St Chicago Illinois 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Akia Harper
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

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Job Requisition ID:51726Closing Date: 12/12/2025Agency:Department of Human RightsClass Title:ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II - 00116Skill Option:NoneBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary is $4586/month (Step 1b); Full Range: $4586-$6228 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty: Coo...