DOC Public Safety Shared Services Fixed Assets Property Control Accountant

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a detailed oriented person to serve as an Fixed Assets/Property Control Accountant in the Fixed Assets/Property Control Unit. The selected person will perform a variety of professional accounting duties in the maintenance of property control records and financial reporting procedures. This position will also establish and maintain inventory accounts, reconcile reports, and maintain appropriate property control and fixed assets systems. We encourage all qualified individuals 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 the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, regardless of the 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 accounting and/or auditing experience.
Prefers a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and/or similar type of computer programs.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience using a Statewide Accounting System.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with inventory reports.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working on a physical annual certification of inventory.
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience tracking assets for a medium to large size organization (500 or more employees).
Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience with updating inventory records.

Responsibilities

Maintains property control records in the Statewide Accounting System for the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Reconciles the Statewide Accounting System on a regular basis.
Receives daily transactional documents for property control, verifying accuracy and timely processing.
Assists with the fixed asset physical inventory process.
Assists with the fixed asset physical inventory process.
Responds to audit request 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