DOC Big Muddy River CC Account Technician I Payroll

State of Illinois•Ina, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a highly motivated Account Technician I. This position will prepare institutional payroll, prepare information for attendance reports, receive and process documents and assist in preparing annual budgetary needs and staffing plans for personal services. In addition, this position will serve as backup for Trust Fund Operations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, task orientated, organized, and possess a high level of attention to detail. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college and completion of an approved training course OR three (3) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience with state or non-state accounting procedures.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience in general ledger accounting practices.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience inputting and posting information to computerized accounting systems.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience identifying errors and discrepancies in an accounting system.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience with office methods and procedures.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience creating and maintaining reports.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepares institutional payroll.
Prepares information for attendance reports periodically throughout the month.
Receives and processes documents from other sources having an effect on payroll processing (Personnel Transaction Forms, Group Insurance Forms, Deferred Compensation Forms).
Gathers and provides information, data, and records used to assist in preparation of the institution's annual budgetary needs and staffing plans for personal services.
Serves as backup for Trust Fund Operations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
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 13-14 days annually
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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources