ACCOUNTANT

Job Requisition ID: 49421
Closing Date: 09/10/2025
​Agency: State Employee Retirement System
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130, Upward Mobility 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $4,954.00 - $6,894.00 monthly / CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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.

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position which serves as an Accountant in the Accounting Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS).  This position is responsible for the calculation, entry, and collection of overpaid pension, survivor, disability, and lump sum benefits issued by SRS.  The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail oriented, have excellent analytic, communication (both verbal and in writing), and organizational skills.  SRS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free parking on-site.

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.

Essential Functions

• Audits and reconciles previously calculated complex financial reporting of benefit payment vouchers.  Compares amount paid to revision of new benefit amount due to required government offsets and recalculation of original benefit due to statutory guidelines, death, or ineligibility of benefit.  Determines both the accuracy and eligibility of benefits paid versus benefits payable by State Retirement Systems in accordance with the Illinois Pension Code 40 ILCS 5/14.
• Examines audited payment records and calculates total overpayment.  Inputs resulting overpayment account information to online accounts receivable data base creating debit record of overpayment by individual general ledger account number according to the type of benefit payment record allowing for the reversal of earnings, taxes, insurance, and retirement account contributions.  Enters benefit reversal deductions.  Processes ARCP overpayments.  Ensures proper transfer of data from the receivable system into the  Overpayment Tracking System.  Adds additional overpayment data and sets needed follow-up collection activity data.
• Ensures accurate reconciliation of repayment in comparison to both the online receivable account system and the IMS database. Audits the posting to the receivable account system and the IMS database.
• Performs a reconciliation of payments received and posted to individual overpayment account.  Approves the initial closing of the overpayment account file by performing a final audit of payments received to the total amount owed as indicated on the online accounts receivable database.  Audits, analyzes, and solves discrepancies of account balances or erroneous posting of payment to individual overpayment accounts.  Sends paid in full notification complying with IRS guidelines for tax processing.
• Reconciliation of benefit records with SAMS/Comptroller Master Earnings Record System, benefit vouc