DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

5d•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. The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

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
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
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 four (4) years of professional experience utilizing automated financial systems
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with government accounting
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience processing GAAP transactions
Prefers extensive knowledge of financial reporting practices
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional 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 two (2) years of professional experience evaluating compliance with policies and procedures
Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs, mainly Excel or similar type of computer programs.

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 and Governor’s Office as workload requires
Serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages, and responds to all internal controls requests
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
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties mentioned above

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
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
Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave