DOC Graham Procurement Unit Account Technician I (Upward Mobility)

$51,108 - $68,436/Yr

State Of Illinois - Hillsboro, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Hillsboro, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated Account Technician I to support procurement and accounting functions. This role involves preparing obligation documents, entering data into automated systems, and assisting with payroll functions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and organized, contributing to the efficient operation of the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares obligation documents for approval for goods and services needed.
• Performs detailed entry into Systems Application and Products (SAP) to obligate funds.
• Provides back-up and assistance to the cashier function.
• Performs detailed entry into both automated and manual database systems.
• Serves as back-up to the facility's Payroll Account Technician I.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Completion of two (2) years of college and completion of an approved training course or three (3) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of state or non-state accounting procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• At least one (1) year of experience within a large organization utilizing a competitive bidding process.
• At least one (1) year of experience writing specifications for Invitation For Bids or Request For Proposals.
• At least one (1) year of experience in research/fact gathering relating to procurement.
• At least one (1) year of experience securing cost-effective quality products and/or services.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience utilizing standard accounting software applications such as Microsoft Excel.
• At least one (1) year of experience compiling information from various documentation sources.
• At least one (1) year of experience in a payroll department reviewing and entering payroll information.

Benefits

• 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
• 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources