ACCOUNT CLERK II (UPWARD MOBILITY) - Urgent Role

We are looking for a focused ACCOUNT CLERK II (UPWARD MOBILITY) to join our vibrant team at State of Illinois in Springfield, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time ACCOUNT CLERK II (UPWARD MOBILITY) is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in people management, communication and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of ACCOUNT CLERK II (UPWARD MOBILITY) at State of Illinois today!

Agency : Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 5/4/2023
Closing Date/Time: 05/17/2023  
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $3,277 - $4,386 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  10-64-26692

Position Overview

The Bureau of Disability Determination Services is seeking to hire an account clerk perform clerical work in the Fiscal Control area. This position performs routine and repetitive data entry which is limited in variety and controlled by established work procedures.

Job Responsibilities

1. Inputs Client Payment System (CPS) documents for Bureau of Disability Determination Services (BODS) Fiscal.
2. Using a calculator, adds up the documents input into CPS.
3. Sorts and distributes Fiscal mail.
4. Makes storage boxes for the Fiscal area and puts documents in the appropriate boxes for each type of input.
5. Prepares and prints W-9 letters and W-9 Correction letters.
6. Receives incoming Fiscal phone calls from providers, claimants, and other BODS staff.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
2. Requires one (1) year of office experience, including bookkeeping work.

 

• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a federal employment background check. Individuals selected for positions with the Illinois Disability Determination Service (DDS) must go through a complete federal background investigation suitability determination by the Social Security Administration. Those individuals meeting the state requirements for employment must first complete the federal background investigation prior to their start date. This is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to the Social Security Disability data, records and systems. Further details will be provided during the pre-employment background check process.
2. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
   
    

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday

Auxiliary Services/Fiscal
Work Location: 100 N 1st St Springfield, IL 62794

Division of Rehabiliation Services

Bureau of Disability Determination Services

Fiscal Control
Agency Contact:   View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com

Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. 

 

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 Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

 

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  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title.

 

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:

• View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com
• View email address on illinois.jobs2web.com

 

Benefits of working as a ACCOUNT CLERK II (UPWARD MOBILITY) in Springfield, IL:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package