State of Illinois
Accountant (UMP)
State of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Job Requisition ID: 42591
Closing Date/Time: 12/04/2024
Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4766, Full Range: $4766-$6632 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
About the Agency
The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 42591
Position Overview
Are you ready to bring your expertise in accounting and public administration to a dynamic and impactful role? We're looking for a dedicated professional with a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in economics, accounting, public administration, or business administration. The ideal candidate will have two years of experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) in a public or business setting, as well as two years of experience applying laws, rules, or regulations for state or non-state accounting or auditing problems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially in writing and utilizing advanced functions or formulas, is highly preferred.
Essential Functions
Performs professional maintenance and review of accounting books, reports, records, documents, statements, and other financial information of the Community Care Network and the network of Area Agencies. Reviews, analyzes, and tracks various audits and required reporting/certifications for state and federal grant funded programs. Accurately prepares and submits routine financial reports and documents in a timely manner in accordance with federal and state regulations and departmental policies including Court of Claims. Develops, reviews, and maintains financial reports on Area Agencies on Aging and the Community Care Network reported expenditures. Confers with Aging staff and Area Agencies on Aging staff to resolve discrepancies and provide recommendations for timely resolutions. Prepares corrective action plans, management recommendations, and follow-up letters. Collects, compiles, and inputs various financial information into accounting spreadsheets and database programs to increase the efficiency by which the information is retrieved. Conducts research, develops, drafts, and implements financial expenditure reporting to comply with Federal and State regulations. Develops and researches special projects. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in economics, accounting, public administration, or business administration. Prefers two years of experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) in a public or business setting. Prefers two years of experience applying laws, rules, or regulations for state or non-state accounting or auditing problems. Prefers experience in Microsoft Excel demonstrating proficiency writing and utilizing advanced functions or formulas.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Work Location: Springfield - One Natural Resources Way Agency Contact: Nick Gilmore Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov Phone #: 217-900-0013 Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date) 13-14 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
About the Agency
The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 42591
Position Overview
Are you ready to bring your expertise in accounting and public administration to a dynamic and impactful role? We're looking for a dedicated professional with a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in economics, accounting, public administration, or business administration. The ideal candidate will have two years of experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) in a public or business setting, as well as two years of experience applying laws, rules, or regulations for state or non-state accounting or auditing problems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially in writing and utilizing advanced functions or formulas, is highly preferred.
Essential Functions
Performs professional maintenance and review of accounting books, reports, records, documents, statements, and other financial information of the Community Care Network and the network of Area Agencies. Reviews, analyzes, and tracks various audits and required reporting/certifications for state and federal grant funded programs. Accurately prepares and submits routine financial reports and documents in a timely manner in accordance with federal and state regulations and departmental policies including Court of Claims. Develops, reviews, and maintains financial reports on Area Agencies on Aging and the Community Care Network reported expenditures. Confers with Aging staff and Area Agencies on Aging staff to resolve discrepancies and provide recommendations for timely resolutions. Prepares corrective action plans, management recommendations, and follow-up letters. Collects, compiles, and inputs various financial information into accounting spreadsheets and database programs to increase the efficiency by which the information is retrieved. Conducts research, develops, drafts, and implements financial expenditure reporting to comply with Federal and State regulations. Develops and researches special projects. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in economics, accounting, public administration, or business administration. Prefers two years of experience utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) in a public or business setting. Prefers two years of experience applying laws, rules, or regulations for state or non-state accounting or auditing problems. Prefers experience in Microsoft Excel demonstrating proficiency writing and utilizing advanced functions or formulas.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Work Location: Springfield - One Natural Resources Way Agency Contact: Nick Gilmore Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov Phone #: 217-900-0013 Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date) 13-14 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com