DOC Accounts Payable Accountant
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire an Accountant. This position will establish and maintain Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services. In addition, this position will reconcile SAP and Comptroller system reports, answer technical inquiries regarding accounting requirements and practices, serve as lead worker, and respond to management inquiries. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire an Accountant. This position will establish and maintain Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services. In addition, this position will reconcile SAP and Comptroller system reports, answer technical inquiries regarding accounting requirements and practices, serve as designated lead worker, and respond to management inquiries.
Essential Functions
- Establishes and maintains Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services.
- Reconciles SAP and Comptroller system reports.
- Answers high technical and complex inquiries regarding accounting requirements and practices for Accounts Payable systems and requirement.
- Serves as designated lead worker.
- Responds to management inquiries.
- 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 (4) 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 five (5) years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience. Prefers intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and/or similar types of computer programs. Prefers at least five (5) years of experience evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty such as rectifying discrepancies between financial system reports and developing a plan to resolve the issue. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with multiple projects and serving as a lead worker and/or supervisor over staff. Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience performing detailed work involving application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems such as with a reconciliation process. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience interpreting finance laws and applying them appropriately to the vouchering process. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience reviewing and auditing travel vouchers.
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. Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department. 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 Hours: See below 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off Headquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Work County: Sangamon Agency Contact: Jamie Barrett Email: Jamie.L.Barrett@illinois.gov Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement