Gaap Accountant

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

1d•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 financial reports, and supporting the preparation of fund financial statements and the annual GAAP reporting process. The role works with governmental accounting concepts and contributes to the accuracy and integrity of State financial reporting. The position is based at 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, with anticipated hybrid work schedule availability of two to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be requested or required, including evenings or weekends, and travel may be required. The State of Illinois offers a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, paid leave, holidays, parental leave, a pension plan, deferred compensation, optional pre-tax programs, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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, such as a mobile phone and laptop, in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, and other relevant industry topics.
Overtime is a condition of employment; the employee may be requested or required to work scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, potentially including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform a broad range of accounting and financial activities leading up to the preparation of fund financial statements and the annual GAAP reporting process.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other financial reports and reconciliations for internal use or as required by the Comptroller for assigned funds.
Reconcile cash, appropriations, expenditures, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, lapse period expenditures, and other assigned or required financial information.
Complete computerized and manual State Comptroller’s Office 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 in GAAP packages or other financial reports.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are 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 position.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days for the first year of state employment.
12 days of paid sick time annually, which carry 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 supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.