GAAP Accountant

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$9,000 - $11,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations, is hiring a GAAP Accountant. Under administrative direction, the position performs accounting and financial activities leading to the preparation of financial statements through the annual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) reporting process. The accountant prepares monthly, quarterly, and other financial reports and reconciliations for assigned funds, for internal use and as required by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC). A CPA license is not required but is preferred. The role is based at HFS headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, with required in-person reporting as needed based on operational needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel, including overnight stays when appropriate, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a bachelor's degree in another field that includes at least 18 credit hours in accounting courses.
Two years of experience preparing complete financial statements—including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and footnotes—in accordance with GAAP.
Complete a background check and self-disclose criminal history.
Ability to maintain and use state-issued equipment such as a laptop.
Ability to travel as part of the job, including overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Registered or licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Working knowledge of accounting theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
Two years of accounting experience working for governmental agencies.
Two years of experience using an accounting system such as the Comptroller’s Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS) and Systems, Applications and Products (SAP).

Responsibilities

Perform a broad range of accounting and financial activities leading to preparation of financial statements through the annual GAAP reporting process.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and other financial reports and reconciliations for assigned funds, including cash, receipts/revenues, appropriations, expenditures, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and lapse period expenditures.
Complete HFS and IOC financial reporting forms, both computerized and manual, for annual GAAP or other reporting processes.
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

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas