ACCOUNTANT - Upward Mobility Program
About The Position
The Accountant performs professional accounting work related to preparing, maintaining, and reconciling revenue ledgers for Department of Financial and Professional Regulation agency funds. Under general supervision, the position uses accounting systems and source documentation to prepare, examine, reconcile, and analyze refunds and credits; maintains account books by fund for the license area; prepares and reconciles daily manual deposits; responds to accounts receivable inquiries; and evaluates Accounts Receivable operations to identify opportunities to update effectiveness. The position is part of the Upward Mobility Program and is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The anticipated starting salary is $5,127 per month, with a full range of $5,127–$7,135 per month. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based at the agency headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, and reporting to headquarters is required as necessary, depending on operational needs.
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 an agency-conducted background check.
- Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated class requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a similar field.
- At least four years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Active licensure as a Certified Public Accountant or Registered Public Accountant.
Responsibilities
- Use applicable accounting systems and source documentation to prepare, examine, reconcile, and analyze refunds and credits.
- Maintain a complex and complete set of general account books by fund for the license area.
- Prepare and reconcile daily manual deposits with departmental fiscal records to ensure proper fund distribution and complete fiscal statements documenting allocation to appropriate fiscal clearing accounts.
- Respond to accounts receivable-related inquiries from management, auditors, and licensees.
- Analyze and evaluate Accounts Receivable operations on an ongoing basis to update effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years
- Full 20-year retirement awards include free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays, 12–14 days annually
- Three paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over year to year
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
