DOC Big Muddy River Accountant

State of Illinois•Ina, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring an Accountant at Big Muddy Correctional Center. The position maintains accounting books and subsidiary journals or ledgers for locally held funds, performs internal audits of fiscal documents and systems, processes and audits records in the automated Trust Fund Accounting System and commodities and property inventories, and reviews institutional fiscal procedures and reporting systems for possible updates. The role is intended for a self-motivated, task-oriented, and organized candidate. This is an Upward Mobility Program position. The role is fully in office at Big Muddy Correctional Center in Ina, Illinois, with scheduled hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is represented by a union, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement governs filling the vacancy.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting, or four years of technical accounting experience.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
Applicants must abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience applying professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
At least three years of experience applying and using office methods, procedures, and standard office accounting machines and equipment.
At least two years of experience performing detailed work applying accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
At least one year of experience evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty.
At least two years of experience analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports.
At least two years of experience performing detailed work involving written or numerical data.
At least two years of experience making arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, manually or by machine.
At least one year of office-setting experience establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with employees and the public.

Responsibilities

Maintain detailed accounting books and subsidiary journals and ledgers for locally held funds in manual and automated environments.
Perform complex internal audits of fiscal documents and systems for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with procedures.
Input and audit documents in the automated Trust Fund Accounting System and commodities and property inventories.
Review institutional fiscal procedures and the reporting system and recommend changes and updates.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.