State of Illinois · 1 week ago
ACCOUNTANT - Upward Mobility Program
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$4,954/mo - $6,894/mo
4+ years expThe State of Illinois is seeking an Accountant to join their Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This role involves performing professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of revenue ledgers for agency funds, along with providing fiscal accounts receivable assistance and serving as a working supervisor.
AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate
Responsibilities
Examines and reconciles internal accounting records and ledgers with source documentation and accounting systems such as the State Accounting Management System (SAMS) records agency funds
Analyzes and evaluates, on an on-going basis, the operational aspect and staffing needs for Accounts Receivable for the purpose of updating management effectiveness
Serves as working supervisor
Reviews accounts receivable aging reports and examines accounts receivable date to identify receivables exceeding past due thresholds. Presents recommended action to superior
Responds to accounts receivable related inquiries from management, auditors, and licensees
Reconciles the Treasurer Office’s drafts reflecting the daily deposits, prepares a Receipt Transmittal Deposit (RTD) document for submission to other state entities including the Treasurer Office and/or the Comptroller’s Office. Verifies the confirmation of receipts and processing of RTD’s
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Preferred
Prefers an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Prefers at least two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
Prefers at least one year of supervisory or lead worker experience, including oversight of staff or work assignment
Prefers at least three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of three or more
Benefits
Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Company
State of Illinois
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