ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

​Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 03/28/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,179 monthly; Full Range $5,179 - $7,341 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

 

 

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  44747

 

Resumes are recommended to be uploaded to profile/attached to application

Please upload your transcripts and License to your application & Career Profile

THIS POSITION IS REVOLVING DOOR

 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
 

 

Position Overview

Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.

The Accountant Advanced position within the Office of Fiscal Management at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is responsible for preparing, reconciling, and monitoring monthly financial reports, compiles internal financial data and creates custom financial reports to assist Financial Reporting Manager and CFO. This person will also act as the liaison between auditor firms and the Authority, assist in the preparation and production of the Illinois State Legislature (ISL) reports and books, and develop the annual plan for Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and completes reporting. We invite qualified candidates who have a passion for public service and strong financial background and who want to help transform the criminal justice landscape in Illinois to apply.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
• Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers 2 years extensive knowledge of accounting principles, methods and procedures.
• Prefers 3 years of extensive experience in tracking and accounting for grant-related administrative funds.
• Prefers 3 years of working knowledge of how to use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft or Oracle.
• Prefers 3 years of experience preparing comprehensive accounting, payroll, and account reconciliation reports utilizing Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Prefers 2