Doc Hill Cc Account Technician I Accounting Timekeeping

State of Illinois•Galesburg, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Account Technician I at Hill Correctional Center. This position is responsible for preparing and auditing financial documents, maintaining the employee time and attendance records, serving as facility Clerical Control Officer for property, and providing assistance to other Business Office accounting staff. We invite all qualified applicants 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.

Nice To Haves

Prefers two (2) years of experience working with accounting techniques.
Prefers two (2) years of experience working with state or nonstate accounting procedures.
Prefers two (2) years of experience utilizing office methods and procedures.
Prefers two (2) years of experience applying principles and functions of standard office accounting machines and equipment.
Prefers one (1) year of experience preparing timekeeping.

Responsibilities

Prepares and audits complex financial documents, including vouchers and invoices.
Maintains the employee time and attendance records.
Serves as facility Clerical Control Officer for property.
Provides assistance to other Business Office accounting staff in the performance of duties.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the 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