ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

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Springfield, IL, US, 62762

Job Requisition ID: 46635

Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 05/06/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,179-$7,341/month ($62,148-$88,092/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code:

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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 theAdditional Documentssection 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.

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply 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 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. Within the Bureau of Support Services, evaluates statewide spending for Division programs and contracts, monitors payments, and researches processing and payment issues ensuring discrepancies are resolved. The Division is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detailed orientated individual with good communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Organizes, plans, executes, controls, and evaluates the annual statewide spending plan for Division of Rehabilitation (DRS) programs and contracts.

• Assists in the coordination of internal and external audit reviews for DRS programs including the compilation of audit responses, collection of audit samples, attendance at meetings, etc.

• Coordinates and processes DRS requisitions with program funding allocations and verifies cost allocation of all contractual payment agreements not managed by DRS.

• Assists in the recoupment of program income generated through the Ticket to Work, Social Security Reimbursement and the Randolph Sheppard Programs through the monitoring of statewide systems, development of administrative receipt and spending reports and applicable external and internal audit request.

• Serves as liaison between the Program Income Unit and DRS field offices for the collection of required documentation for the Cost Reimbursement and Ticket to Work Programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of 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

Bureau of Support Services

Funding and Financial Reporting

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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 & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 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

Salary : $62,148 - $88,092