GRANTS SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Agency : Department of Employment SecurityClass Title : ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133Skill Option : NoneBilingual Option : NoneClosing Date / Time : 02 / 07 / 2025Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary $5,179 monthly; Full range $5,179 - $7,341 monthlyJob Type : SalariedCategory : Full TimeCounty : CookNumber of Vacancies : 2Plan / BU : RC062This 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 Number44044Why 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 OverviewThe Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Grants Senior Staff Accountant. Responsibilities include reconciliation of and reporting on agency accounts pertaining to grants and administrative funds in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal guidelines, and Illinois Comptroller's Office regulations and related ledgers, ensuring that all accounting systems and subsystems are in balance and consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of creating journal entries, maintaining general ledgers and performing financial analysis and who is dedicated to ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Guidelines, and Illinois Comptroller's Office regulations. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience maintaining ledgers for large funds, preparing accrual journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and using Microsoft Excel to perform complex analyses and create reports. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers.Essential FunctionsUnder direction, serves as a Grants Senior Staff Accountant for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)Reviews, analyzes and reconciles accounting transactions to ensure accuracyPerforms reconciliations of agency’s grants and administrative funds accounting systems and related ledgers, ensuring that accounting systems and subsystems are in balance and consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Illinois Comptroller's Office regulations and relevant state and federal guidelinesUtilizes a PC and systems including but not limited to Microsoft (MS) Excel, SAP and SAP High-performance Analytic Appliance (HANA) reporting and analytic tools to extract, compile an analyze financial data and prepare complex financial statements and reportsAs directed, confers and consults with various agency staff, the Illinois Comptroller's Office and other interested parties to resolve complex technical issues and / or interpretation of policies and to ensure accurate journal entries and financial reportsPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated aboveMinimum QualificationsRequires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business administration and accountingRequires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accountingPreferred QualificationsTwo (2) years of professional experience using Microsoft Excel to create complex financial analyses and reports, including but not limited to experience creating pivot tables and creating formulas to perform calculations and analysisBachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related fieldFour (4) years of professional experience in accounting or a related fieldTwo (2) years of experience using accounting systems to maintain General Ledgers; examples of applicable accounting systems include but are not limited to : SAP and QuickBooksTwo (2) years of experience using financial systems to extract data and perform analysisBasic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word and ExcelOne (1) year of professional experience using SAP High-performance Analytic Appliance (HANA) reporting and analytic tools, including but not limited to custom queries, to extract, compile an analyze financial dataProfessional experience speaking to various groups to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiencesConditions of EmploymentRequires an Illinois State Police background check and self-disclosure of any criminal history.Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.About the AgencyThe Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) mission is to serve Illinois workers and employers to the best of our ability and to use our knowledge of the Illinois workforce to inform sound policy decision making. IDES encourages economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing vital Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers, analyzing and disseminating actionable Labor Market Information, and administering Unemployment Insurance programs.Work Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pmWork Location : 115 S. LaSalle, Chicago, ILAgency Contact : sudi.garcia@illinois.govPosting Group : Fiscal, Finance & ProcurementThis position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSUse 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 AidNon-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.comsystems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Salary : $5,179 - $7,341