DOC Public Safety Shared Services Center Accounts Payable Accountant

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated individual to serve as Accountant. This position establishes and maintains Accounts Payable accounts for PSSS, reconciles SAP and Comptroller system reports, and answers technical inquiries regarding accounting requirements. In addition, this position responds to management inquiries. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve in the role and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four (4) years of technical accounting 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 three (3) years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience applying accounting principles to the processing of invoices in an accounts payable area.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty such as rectifying discrepancies between financial system reports and developing a plan to resolve the issue.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience interpreting finance laws and applying them effectively to the vouchering process.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience reviewing, auditing and approving travel vouchers.
Prefers at least three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook and/or similar type of computer programs.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services.
Reconciles SAP and Comptroller system reports.
Answers highly technical and complex inquiries regarding accounting requirements and practices for Accounts Payable systems and requirements.
Responds to management inquiries.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with in 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