Account Tech II

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Claims Processing, is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented Account Technician II in the Adjustment Unit. This position is responsible for performing technical accounting work, verifying and reconciling billings from vendors of Healthcare and Family Services, performing entry of payments into accounting databases, and assist in the general execution of inter and intra-agency financial processes as well as serving as a technical expert in the Adjustment Unit. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to continue education and training, be able to prioritize their daily tasks, and get work completed in a timely manner while meeting deadlines. The candidate will also possess critical thinking and analytic abilities and have a general understanding of accounting practices. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually. New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today! At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained. HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer. Essential Functions Under direction, serves as an Account Technician II for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Bureau of Claims Processing by performing technical accounting work. Verifies and reconciles billings from vendors providing services to HFS. Assists in the execution of inter and intra-agency financial processes. Executes research of inquires received from the Comptroller’s Office. Manages a system for the storage and retrieval of payment and dispute documents. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college and 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.
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to continue education and training.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and complete work in a timely manner while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking and analytic abilities.
• General understanding of accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical accounting work.
• Verifies and reconciles billings from vendors providing services to HFS.
• Assists in the execution of inter and intra-agency financial processes.
• Executes research of inquiries received from the Comptroller’s Office.
• Manages a system for the storage and retrieval of payment and dispute documents.
• 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
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• 12 paid Sick Days annually
• 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
• 3 paid Personal Days annually
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree