What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Collections Accountant (ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED) position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 46584
Start date: 4/17/25
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
BPIS: 07975
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,179; Full salary range $5,179 - $7,341
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
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 Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced for the Intake and Deposit Unit. This position is responsible for preparing the Department’s State Collections Act Accounts Receivable (SCAAR) report for all accounts receivables monitored within the Department for submission to the Comptroller, analyzing and reconciling the credit balance report to establish re-enrollment into the Department programs, reconciling the Department’s accounting system transactions, verifying electronic credit card authorizations for payment on the call center hotline, and serving as a backup for the Reconciliation and Account Receivable Accountants. The ideal candidate will have experience assuming fiscal responsibilities in State government or a private business organization. The preferred candidate will be highly motivated and able to prioritize tasks to ensure timely work completion.
HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental 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)
If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.
Essential Functions
- Under direction, serves as the State Collections Accountant for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations (BFO) by preparing the Department's State Collections Act Accounts Receivable (SCAAR) report for all accounts receivables monitored within the Department for submission to the Comptroller
- Reconciles the Department's accounting system transactions to the Integrated Eligibility System (IES)
- Reconciles the Department's Systems Applications and Product (SAP) accounting system transactions
- Verifies electronic credit card authorizations for payment on the call center hotline
- Serves as backup for the reconciliation accountant and accounts receivable accountant
- 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 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
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This includes the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Email: HFS.DOFApps@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
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
Salary : $5,179 - $7,341
