Accountant

Job Requisition ID : 50989

Working Title : Client Payment Unit Accountant (UMP)

Closing Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

​Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title : ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option : None

Bilingual Option : None

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary : $4,954 Monthly; Full Range : $4,954 - $6,894 Monthly

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code : RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code :

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.

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

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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Client Payment Unit Accountant. Under general supervision, this position will perform complex, highly technical accounting and auditing functions regarding the payment system for the Department. The position will maintain, update and balance ledgers, while also reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling complex financial documents such as vouchers, billings, and forms to ensure compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. This position will make payments via appropriate payment systems and will verify the accuracy of billings to ensure amounts and rates are correct. The position will also prepare and analyze various financial reports and reconcile payment discrepancies. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in ensuring that DCFS accounting processes are carried out in an efficient, effective manner. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong accounting skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting OR four years of technical accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check

2. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

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

For more information about our benefits please follow this link :

https : / / www2.illinois.gov / cms / benefits / Pages / default.aspx

Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am - 5pm

Work Location : 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Agency Contact : Fisayo Oyadeyi

Email :

Fisayo.Oyadeyi@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services