ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - with Growth Opportunities

We are hiring a focused ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED to join our diverse team at State of Illinois in Springfield, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED is an amazing opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, problem-solving and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED at State of Illinois today!

Agency : Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 09/12/2022
Closing Date/Time: 09/23/2022  
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $4,525 - $6,622 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for any degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses is recommended and should be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) 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  10-76-18089

Position Overview

Under direction, independently performs complex professional accounting and auditing functions for Department of Mental Health (DMH) Fiscal Services. Performs specialized audits to check and account for proper distribution of funds. Assists accounting staff on complex computer accounting and auditing problems. Performs studies requiring specialized output and analysis dealing with financial information. Prepares, summarizes, examines, reconciles, and analyzes complex statements and reports. Maintains contact with facility program staff to assist in computer accounting procedures and provides guidance in the use of computerized data in budgetary planning. Monitors maintenance of general ledger, utilizing manual and computer accounting output.

Job Responsibilities

1. Independently performs complex professional accounting and auditing functions for Department of Mental Health (DMH) Fiscal Services.
2. Performs specialized audits to check and account for proper distribution of funds.
3. Assists accounting staff on complex computer accounting and auditing problems.
4. Performs studies requiring specialized output and analysis dealing with financial information.
5. Prepares, summarizes, examines, reconciles, and analyzes complex statements and reports. 
6. Maintains contact with facility program staff to assist in computer accounting procedures and provides guidance in the use of computerized data in budgetary planning.
7. Monitors maintenance of general ledger, utilizing manual and computer accounting output.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college with courses in business administration and accounting.
2. Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
3. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 600 E Ash St Springfield, IL 62703-2925

Division of Mental Health

Fiscal Services

Community Services

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

Job Family: Fiscal/Finance/Business

 

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)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• 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.

 

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

 

Company Benefits:
● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package