November 16, 2024

State of Illinois

Springfield

FULL TIME

ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 42590
Closing Date/Time: 12/04/2024
Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4096, Full Range: $4096 - $5464 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

About the Agency

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.
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 Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 42590

Position Overview

Are you interested in exploring a career in accounting and bringing your skills to a dynamic team? We are seeking a candidate with six months of experience utilizing accounting techniques and public or private business accounting procedures. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have at least four collegiate semester hours of accounting coursework. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Functions

Performs review of accounting books, reports, records, documents, statements, and other financial information of the Agency. Reviews cash requests. Analyzes and tracks various state and federal grant funded programs. Ensures routing financial reports and documents are submitted to the Department in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with federal and state regulations as well as departmental policies and procedures.
Reviews invoice requests and works with program staff to assign the proper funding sources, obligation numbers, and grant numbers to all requisitions, invoices, etc. for the expenses of the agency.
Participates in monthly reconciliations of Agency records as requested by the Comptroller’s office. Prepares for review any corrective documents for either review and submission to the Comptroller or to the Bureau Chief for changes within the accounting system.
Researches, develops, drafts, and implements financial expenditure reporting to comply federal and state regulations. Develops and researches special projects as requested by the supervisor.
Tracks invoices and contracts coming into Business Services as well as reviews for completeness and accuracy.
Processes cash receipt functions including receiving and preparing the deposit of checks and preparing the cash draws for review and approval.
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 two years of college and completion of an approved training course OR three years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers six months of experience utilizing accounting techniques.
Prefers six months of experience utilizing state or non-state accounting procedures.
.Prefers six months of experience utilizing Microsoft Excel or similar software.
Prefers at least four (4) collegiate semester hours of accounting coursework

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: Springfield - One Natural Resources Way
Agency Contact: Nick Gilmore
Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-900-0013
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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: