What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED position at illinois?
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Accountant Advanced
Closing Date/Time: 03/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,179 Monthly; Full Salary Range: $5,179 - $7,341 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
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 SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number REQ# 44871 / IPR# 47779
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced. The successful candidate will, under the direction of the Federal-Aid Final Voucher Unit Manager, performs professional accounting functions related to the preparation of final federal-aid vouchers for all types of highway work for submittal to the FHWA. The incumbent performs thorough audit of projects and applicable IDOT bureau files to determine accuracy, eligibility, and distribution of changes for proper federal claims.
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.
Essential Functions
- Performs thorough audit of project and applicable Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) bureau files to determine accuracy, eligibility, and distribution of changes for proper federal claim.
- Initiates and prepares final vouchers on a project basis for certification of reimbursement claims to the Federal Highway Association (FHWA).
- Initiates accounting adjustment entries for the FPM System records as dictated by project research/documentation.
- Initiates Modified Project Agreements (MPA) if required for project cost overruns.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable with the scope of those enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control, or public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer ability to review detailed work including written or numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Prefer skill and ability to evaluate more difficult accounting problems and to analyze and interpret more complex accounting records.
- Prefer ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships and to deal tactfully with controversial problems.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Successful completion of a background investigation.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity, and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Office: Office of Planning and Programming/Bureau of Programming
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
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.
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Salary : $5,179 - $7,341
