DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant. This position prepares written entries to journalize amounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Comptroller in the Comptrollers’ Statewide Accounting Management System Procedures Manual (SAMS). In addition, this position prepares, analyzes, compiles, or otherwise completes any required financial or programmatic evaluations, and provides professional assurances to outside parties (Comptroller, auditors, federal government) as to the accuracy of the financial information presented. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree with course work in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects
Requires three (3) years of professional auditing or accounting experience
Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
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

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience utilizing automated financial systems
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with government accounting
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience processing GAAP transactions
Prefers extensive knowledge of financial reporting practices
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience reconciling, analyzing and preparing complex financial and fiscal-related reports
Prefers working knowledge of State and Federal Law, rules and regulations relating to accounting
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating compliance with policies and procedures
Prefers advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro or similar programs
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships

Responsibilities

Extracts, quantifies and compiles dollar amounts, converting from cash to either modified accrual or accrual basis in order to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Completes Comptroller SCO forms (both computerized and manual)
Reviews the financial records, reports and statements to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing GAAP packages or financial statements for assigned agencies served by the Public Safety Shared Services Center as workload requires
Certifies completion of quarterly and other financial reports for the funds assigned, including C15 Fixed Assets, C17 Locally Held, C 97, et al Accounts Receivable, Fee Imposition, Tax Expenditure, TA 2 Travel Report, and other required or assigned financial reports
Serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages
Travels to perform on site-reviews of the grant programs recipients and the sub-recipients
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties mentioned above

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Retirement plan and deferred compensation
State holidays and other benefit time off
Pre-tax benefit programs
Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
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)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources