Electronic Payments Section Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OPT. 2)

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

2d • $99,372 - $109,152 • Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to work for a professional organization which provides steady hours and an exceptional benefits package? How about a workplace with career and personal growth opportunities? Then consider working for the Illinois Department of Revenue. We are hiring an Electronic Payments Section Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt. 2) for our Electronic Commerce Division located in Springfield, IL. This position is responsible for overseeing the functions of and improving the efficiency of the Electronic Payments Section and its staff while managing the Department’s relations with various financial entities and taking steps to ensure the accuracy of various electronic transactions. If you are familiar with Automated Clearing House transactions, have experience administering various electronic payment applications and possess strong project management skills, then we want you! Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now before time runs out!

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in accounting, finance, business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Requires the ability to successfully complete a tax compliance and fingerprint-based background check.
• Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, e.g., cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of experience administering electronic payment applications including Automated Clearing House (ACH), Fedwire, and credit card processing and related networks.
• Five (5) years of experience working with National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) rules and regulations.
• Five (5) years of experience working with current Federal and Illinois banking rules, regulations, and laws including, but not limited to, Federal Reserve Regulation E.
• Five (5) years of experience conducting in-depth analysis to develop impact statements and plans of action due to legislation changes, policy changes, or technology changes.
• Five (5) years of experience in banking, accounting, tax administration, or finance.
• Five (5) years of experience gathering, compiling, and analyzing data for the purpose of generating complex reports.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plans, monitors and directs the internal controls for the Electronic Payments Section within the Electronic Commerce Division (ECD).
• Serves as manager of the Electronic Payments Section.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Monitors and coordinates enhancements to the existing computer systems and the testing of internal controls to accommodate changes resulting from electronic payment and deposit and treasury initiatives.
• Confers with and interacts with the State Treasurer’s staff and/or designated bank(s) in receiving and accessing transmitted data, resolving highly technical banking errors or incomplete transactions to ensure proper application of payments to appropriate tax systems.
• Performs extensive and in-depth research and analysis of the most complex or sensitive tax issues.
• Monitors and reviews existing and proposed legislation to determine impact on IDOR's collection policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees