Accountant (Ump)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Fiscal Services is seeking to hire an accountant to perform professional accounting work involving the maintenance of a support system for General Accounting and Administrative Accounts for the Department. This position prepares complex statistical reports with detailed emphasis on refunds reconciliation and analysis of accounts; monitors, research, and reconciles accounts to ensure accurate payment activity; conducts research, analyzes, prepares, and maintains accurate and complete records of refund checks for the Department.

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 certification of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.

Nice To Haves

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs professional accounting work involving the maintenance of a support system for General Accounting and Administrative Accounts for the Department.
Conducts research, analyzes, prepares, and maintains accurate and complete records of refund checks for the Department.
Monitors, researches, and reconciles accounts to ensure accurate payment activity.
Reconciles refund checks, deposits to the accounting system to ensure the Department’s appropriation balances and fund balances reconcile with those of the Comptroller.
Prepares C-63 deposit transmittals for clearing appropriations credit refunds.
Assists the supervisor in preparing, reconciling, and analyzing financial statements and pertinent financial reports.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
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)
Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)