DOC Public Safety Shared Services Center Accountant - Accounts Payable

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 Individuals in Custody and another 10,000 + employees. We are looking for a talented, positive and creative thinking individual to join our team. Position duties will include paying a large variety of invoices including everything from Payroll documents, Repair and Maintenance, Fuel Expenses and even Travel Vouchers. Additionally, the person selected for this position would also have contact with the facilities to provide feedback on questions they have on how to process a particular type of invoice. We 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 five (5) years of professional experience working in accounting and/or auditing.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook and/or similar type of computer programs.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
Prefers at least five (5) years of 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 working with multiple projects simultaneously.
Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience performing detailed work involving application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems such as with a reconciliation process.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services.
Reconciles SAP and Comptroller system reports.
Answers high 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 within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible 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 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources