ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

State of Illinois•Elgin, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles Elgin Garage is seeking to hire a highly motivated and professional Account Technician II. This position receives, audits, reviews for accuracy, processes, and approves invoices for payment. This position will also assist the Elgin Garage Supervisor in the preparation of obligation documents. We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the Division of Vehicles Elgin Garage to apply for this Account Technician II position.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college.
Requires one (1) year of technical accounting experience or four (4) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires the ability to bend, squat, and walk upstairs.
This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing, or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Nice To Haves

Prefers two (2) years of professional experience utilizing standard accounting software applications such as Microsoft Excel or other comparable spreadsheet applications.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience applying established accounting methods and techniques.
Prefers working knowledge of state and/or non-state accounting procedures.
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with office methods and procedures.
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with operating commonly used manual and automated office equipment and performing routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Elgin Garage supervisor, independently performs technical accounting work in maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books for the State Garage Revolving Fund (SGRF).
Performs purchasing and/or support functions for the Division of Vehicles.
Performs paraprofessional, specialized office support functions in the Elgin State Garage.
Answers technical questions from vendors regarding billing procedures.
Serves as customer service representative for the garage.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
3 paid personal business days per year.
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.