Grant Accountant (Contractual)
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
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Job Summary
Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Opening Date: 9/4/2026
Closing Date/Time: 09/21/2026
Salary: $33.72 - $36.78 / PER HOUR
Job Type: Hourly
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:None
JOB REQUISITION #58438
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach aDETAILEDResume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)to theMY DOCUMENTSsection of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100 CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.
This is a hybrid position but candidate may choose to work at ICJIAs downtown Chicago office during the agencys regular business hoursMonday thru Friday (8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.)pending availability.
This is a full-time position. The selected candidate must work37.5 hoursper week. The selected candidate will start as soon as possible.
This position isTEMPORARYand does NOT include state benefits.
Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.
This position provides fiscal and administrative support for the R3 (Restore Reinvest Renew) program. The contractor will assist with processing grant-funded contracts and payments ensuring compliance with State fiscal requirements and supporting timely program operations. The role works closely with internal fiscal and grants units to address workload demands and maintain accurate and efficient grant administration.
This is a hybrid position.
This position is TEMPORARY and does NOT include state benefits.
Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration public administration or a related field.
At least two (2) years of experience in fiscal operations payment processing or contract processing within a governmental or grant-funded environment.
At least two (2) years of experience handling confidential financial and tax-related information in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
Experience processing grant-funded payments and contracts in a State or public-sector environment.
Knowledge of State fiscal policies internal controls and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting high-volume or time-sensitive payment and contract workflows.
Experience working with grant programs similar to R3 CBVIP or other criminal justice or violence prevention grants.
Proficiency with financial grants management or contract tracking systems.
All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AVAILABLE FOR CHECK-INS WITH SUPERVISOR.
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.
MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
MUST BE ABLE TO MEET ABILITY TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE STATE OF IL AS NEEDED.
Work Hours:37.5 Standard Work Hours
Work Location:60 E Van Buren Chicago Illinois 60605
Agency Contact:
Job Function:Fiscal Finance & Procurement
Agency Statement
ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants including the R3 (restore reinvest renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis) state violence prevention grants and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.
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