DOC DANVILLE ACCOUNTANT

September 11, 2024

State of Illinois

Danville

FULL TIME

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Agency : Department of Corrections
Position Title: Accountant (Upward Mobility)
Closing Date/Time: 09/24/2024 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,965/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,965 - $6,926/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Vermilion
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 Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Posting Identification Number 41309

Position Overview

As the Accountant, you will keep detailed accounting records for the Employee Benefit Fund, the Individual in Custody Commissary Fund, and the Employee Commissary Fund. In this position you will prepare monthly commissary income statements, and monthly summaries of all invoice vouchers and assist in reconciliation to general ledger accounts. In addition, you will coordinate monthly commissary inventories, serve as lead worker, and review/evaluate control and fiscal policies affecting Locally Held Funds. We are looking for an individual with a strong accounting who has an eye for detail and maintains a high level of accuracy in their work. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

Keeps up to date all detailed accounting records for the Employee Benefit Fund, the Individual in Custody Commissary Fund and the Employee Commissary Fund.
Prepares monthly commissary income statements.
Prepares a monthly summary of all invoice vouchers and assists in reconciliation to general ledger accounts.
Coordinates monthly commissary inventories to ensure inventory is complete.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Reviews and evaluates control and fiscal policies affecting Locally Held Funds.
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 of college, with courses in Business Administration and Accounting OR four years of technical accounting 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 at least two (2) years of professional experience applying accounting and auditing theories, principles, methods, and/or procedures.
Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience working with office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines, and equipment.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to evaluate routine accounting or auditing problems.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience analyzing and interpreting accounting records and reports.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience performing detailed work involving written and numerical data.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience making arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, either manually or by machine.

Conditions of Employment

Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Location: Danville Correctional Center 3820 E Main St, Danville, Illinois, 61834
Work Hours:
7am-3pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Agency Contact:
Melisa Higgins
Email: Melisa.Higgins@illinois.gov

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).

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:

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

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available