DOC Danville CC Account Technician I

State of Illinois•Danville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated individual to serve as an Account Technician I at Danville Correctional Center. This position maintains all records involving inventory, verifies and audits fiscal reports, maintains accounting books, and assists in preparing various reports. In addition, this position executes, prepares and checks all documents for payment of expenses, and assists in preparing monthly individuals in custody payroll. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve in the role. We encourage 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 at least one (1) year of work experience involving inventory of commodities and raw materials.
Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience auditing various fiscal reports.
Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience maintaining accounting records.
Prefers at least two (2) years of work experience preparing various reports involving commodities transfers, budget, and expenditure reports.
Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience investigating open purchase orders.
Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience utilizing an automated accounting system.
Prefers at least one (1) year of work experience preparing payroll reports.

Responsibilities

Maintains all records involving inventory including commodities, raw materials, repair parts etc.
Verifies and audits various fiscal reports.
Maintains accounting books.
Assists Business Manager or Administrative Specialist in preparing various reports involving commodities transfers, budget, expenditures, etc.
Executes, prepares and checks for mathematical accuracy of all documents for payment of expenses including contracts, quarterly and annual blanket requisitions.
Assists in preparing monthly individuals in custody payroll.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule in some program areas (Flex 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 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