Accountant Advanced

Posted: March 20, 2025

Company: Illinois Department of Human Services

Job Type: Accountant Advanced

Certification Required: Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.

City: SPRINGFIELD

County: SANGAMON

Accountant Advanced - # 45662

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https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/45662/

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62762

Job Requisition ID: 45662

Opening Date: 03/19/2025

Closing Date: 04/01/2025

Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,179-$7,341/month ($62,148-$88,092/year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. 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 45662

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.

Position Overview

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position monitors and processes transactions using both federal and state reviewing, tracking, and analyzing expenditures and ensuring timely and accurate payment of vouchers in the Division of Rehabilitation Services/Bureau of Support Services. The Division is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detailed orientated individual with good communication skills.

Essential Functions

  • Performs professional accounting procedures involving the maintenance of a support system for general administrative and program accounts for the Division of Rehabilitation Services/Bureau of Support Services.
  • Examines, reviews and audits travel vouchers for accuracy, compliance, and processes and posts to accounting system.
  • Ensures expenditures are coded correctly, answers correspondence and handles inquiries pertaining to policies, rules and regulations, billing procedures, payments, and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
  • Assists in reconciling receipts and expenditures with other known collateral sources to ensure accuracy and to resolve discrepancies.
  • Develops and runs spreadsheet updates, voucher processing and grant tracking. Assists with contract and grants reconciliations.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location:
100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Administrative & Program Support

Budget-Bill Payment
Agency Contact:
DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Must apply online.

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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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