DOC Logan CC ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I Timekeeping

State of Illinois•Lincoln, IL

33d•$4,427 - $6,038•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a highly motivated Account Technician I. This position will serve as a Timekeeper and provide assistance to other Business Office accounting staff in the performance of duties. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task orientated, and an organized individual with attention to detail. If interested in this unique opportunity, please follow the instructions on the posting to apply. 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.
Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
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.
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 experience in timekeeping for an organization.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing a payroll time report.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience inputting and posting information to computerized accounting systems.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience identifying errors and discrepancies in an accounting system.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience researching accounting documents to resolve.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in data entry with excellent attention to detail.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a time sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

Serves as timekeeper.
Prepares payroll time report for payroll on a semi-monthly basis.
Provides assistance to the facility cashier.
Provides assistance to other Business Office accounting staff in the performance of duties.
Uses microcomputer and the programs contained therein.
Compiles totals of vacation, personal business days, dock time, roll call, comp time and overtime for various monthly reports.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

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: 13 - 14 day annually
3 paid Personal Business days annually
12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources