ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR

Job Requisition ID: 43258  
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - 00135 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date:  12/23/2024

 Closing Date/Time: 01/07/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  43258

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position directs accounting functions in the Division of Rehabilitation Services/Bureau of Support Services reviewing, tracking, and analyzing expenditures and ensuring timely and accurate payment of vouchers. The Division is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detailed orientated individual with good communication skills. 

Essential Functions

• Monitors the on-going and projected expenditures for the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) programs.
• Directs accounting functions of financial review, editing of vouchers, error detection and resolution.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Manages the oversight, review and tracking of contractual spending plan and intermittent vouchers related to payroll for reasonable accommodation, direct services, and other administrative support into the dedicated state system.
• Provides input on issues and problems as well as system enhancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties as enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
• Requires two (2 years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or