GAAP ACCOUNTANT

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•$6,700 - $7,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking an accounting professional to support the State’s financial reporting and GAAP processes. Under the administrative direction of the GAAP Coordinator, this position performs a broad range of accounting and financial activities, including analyzing financial information, preparing journal entries and reports, and supporting the preparation of fund financial statements and the annual GAAP reporting process. The role involves preparing recurring financial reports and reconciliations, completing State Comptroller’s Office reporting forms, and working with auditors and other parties to address questions about records and financial information. The position offers experience with governmental accounting and contributes to the accuracy and integrity of State financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in another field that includes at least 24 credit hours in accounting courses.
Complete a background check and self-disclose criminal history.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Ability to properly use agency technology and equipment in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings relevant to the job duties.
Overtime is a condition of employment and may be scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute; evening and weekend work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of accounting theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
Working knowledge of office methods, procedures, and standard office software such as Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel, and Word.
One year of professional experience preparing complete financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and footnotes.
One year of professional experience effectively developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Registered or licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or meeting the requirements for licensure pending completion of the exam and work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting and financial activities leading up to preparation of fund financial statements and the annual GAAP reporting process.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other financial reports and reconciliations for assigned funds for internal use or as required by the Comptroller.
Reconcile cash, appropriations, expenditures, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, lapse-period expenditures, and other required or assigned financial information for supervisory or management review.
Complete computerized and manual State Comptroller’s Office financial reporting forms for the annual GAAP reporting process.
Work with external and internal auditors and other applicable parties to answer questions or explain records and information provided in GAAP packages or other financial reports.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon the position.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days for the first year of State employment.
12 days of paid sick time annually, with unused time carrying over year to year.
Three paid personal business days per year.
13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program for supplemental retirement savings.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.