Senior Accounting Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt 8C)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Senior Accounting Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), directing, managing and controlling the Accounting Program which includes the Payroll and Accounts Receivable units for the Department. In this role you will prepare complex financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports and assists the Comptroller in analyzing and reviewing policies and procedures, reports, requests, legislation, etc. In addition, you will prepare necessary responses, coordinate and evaluate special projects and studies and supervise professional financial and accounting staff.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in accounting, financial management or directly related fields.
Prior experience equivalent to three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting or financial management.
Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience in a large organization.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Ability to verify identity.
Employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
Ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
Self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
Ability to travel in performance of duties.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional accounting/fiscal experience leading the preparation, review, and reconciliation of complex GAAP/GASB-compliant financial statements and management reports for large organizations.
Three (3) years of professional experience building complex Excel solutions for fiscal data, including Power Query/Get & Transform, pivot tables, advanced formulas, data validation, macros/VBA, and audit-ready reconciliation.
Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating and managing accounting/fiscal projects from scoping through implementation, including timelines, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement (HR, IOC, SERS), and reporting.
Two (2) years of professional experience supervising professional accounting/fiscal staff, including workload assignment, coaching/training, performance management, and conducting formal evaluations.
Two (2) years of professional experience designing and producing comprehensive reports to identify statutory/policy violations, noncompliance and significant irregularities, and implementing corrective actions.
Extensive knowledge of the State of Illinois Pay Plan, and familiarity with Personnel Code, Rules, and Position Classification Plan (or similar frameworks).
Extensive knowledge of the State of Illinois accounting systems and demonstrated application of the Illinois State Finance Act (30 ILCS105) or similar systems and acts in daily operations, compliance testing, and financial reporting.
Working knowledge of payroll and timekeeping applications/systems including Central Time & Attendance System (CTAS), eTIME, Comptroller Central Payroll System, SAP SuccessFactors Payroll System or similar platforms.
Ability to analyze administrative programs and processes, identify root causes, and implement effective, sustainable solutions while coordinating cross-functional efforts to resolve complex issues.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.

Responsibilities

Directing, managing, and controlling the Accounting Program which includes the Payroll and Accounts Receivable units for the Department.
Developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for the program.
Assisting the DoIT Comptroller with the implementation of agency policies, programs and procedures for financial management and financial reporting, accounting and payroll.
Recommending and implementing policies to maintain effective fiscal and accounting management and compliance with all rules and statutes, in conjunction with the DoIT Comptroller.
Serving as full-line supervisor.
Assigning, directing and evaluating special projects and studies, including determining and coordinating project components, such as project scheduling and assignments.
Conferring with DoIT managers, the IL Office of the Comptroller (IOC), State Employees Retirement System (SERS), and agency employees, responding to inquiries related to program processes.
Providing advice and guidance to management and DoIT staff concerning all program related issues.
Attending and participating in internal and external meetings regarding program and other confidential and sensitive payroll, accounts receivable and other related human resources matters.
Explaining and interpreting agency programs, policies, operations, functions, activities related to payroll, accounts receivable, and the Comptroller’s Office.
Keeping abreast of new developments in State of Illinois financial and accounting processes by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences.
Performing other duties as required or assigned.

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 time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year.
3 paid personal business days per year.
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.