Public Service Administrator-Financial Reporting and Bonds

Under general direction performs professional accounting duties in the Financial Reporting& BondsDepartment; assists with implementation and maintenance of report compilation systemsfor the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR);researches and develops footnotes and schedules for the ACFR;assists in the tracking of bond activityfor the State and its component units; and assists inthe preparation of monthly and annual bond reports.

• Performs a wide variety of accounting functions in support of the department;assistsin developing and implementing policies and procedures for the department and indeterminingprogram needs; ensures compliance with policies proceduresand applicable state regulations whichimpactfinancial reporting and accounting.
• Assistswith preparing compiling researching and reviewing monthly and quarterly reportsandannual financialstatements;assistswith preparing the ACFR;assistsagencies with completion of GAAP packages;conducts first review of GAAP packagessubmittedby outside agenciesand completes in-house GAAP packages.
• Assistswithtracking bond information for the Stateand itscomponentunits;assistswithpreparing monthly and annual reports relating to bonds and other financial information.
• Serves as a liaison to internal offices and other state agencies; consults with outside agency personnel;provides training on various SAMS/GAAP accounting procedures.
• Consults with Directorregardingpotential problems with reporting;makesrecommendationsto resolve and/or improve processesand procedures for the overall financial reporting function.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Requiresabachelors degree in accountingor a degree in a closely related field with completion of 30 semestercredit hours in accounting OR a graduate degreein accounting or a graduate degree in a closelyrelated field with the completion of30semester credit hours in accounting.

• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsibleexperience of which a minimum of one (1) year must be in the fields of accountingor auditing specifically in the preparation or audit of financial statements footnotes or other financial reports.

• Prefers the possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant(CPA)or Registered CPA.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience working withgovernmental accountingprocessesand accounting systems.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience with the preparation of GAAP packages.
• Prefers experience providing training on various accounting processes or procedures.
• Prefersexperienceanalyzing routineand non-routine financial situations and complex financial reports and communicatingwith othersregardingthe situationsand providingguidancetosolve problems.

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Requires extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Requires knowledge of office methods procedures standard office equipment.
• Requires knowledge of functions and organization of State government.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires ability to compose complex reports in a logical and concise manner.
• Requires ability to determine violations and non-compliance with the law and to detect and interpret significant irregularities.
• Requires proficiency in basic web applications and ability to use Microsoft Office Word Excel Power Point and Adobe.
• Requires the ability to coordinate monitor and guide a project from conception to completion.

This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which includes health dental vision and life insurance coverage options. Additionally this position willannuallyaccrue 12 paid sick days a minimum of 10 paid vacation days 4 paid personal days and be afforded 13 paid state holidays prorated based on start date.

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