ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Job Requisition ID: 46859 - IPR# 47465
Closing Date: 05/15/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,179 Monthly; Full Range: $5,179 - $7,341 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: 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.  

 

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   

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced to perform complex financial accounting functions related to the financial records of expenditures and reimbursements to LPAs, including the City of Chicago, Cook county and railroad companies. The ideal candidate possesses experience in accounting, project accounting, and budgetary planning. 

Essential Functions

• Performs complex and highly specialized accounting, reporting, and auditing work for the assigned area utilizing the WMFT (Windows Motor Fuel Tax) System, an application that tracks approximately 2,500 active contracts for over 3,500 local public agencies (LPAs) with payments totaling over $500 million annually.
• Independently establishes, monitors, and maintains contract obligation documents (CODs) for the assigned area active contracts for LPAs tracking appropriations and obligations.
• Independently establishes and maintains regular communication with various accounting personnel for the assigned area to obtain additional information and resolve any outstanding discrepancies including, but not limited to, missing identification numbers, incorrect or missing dates, incorrect of miscalculated dollar amounts, or improper coding of work items.
• Independently performs for the assigned area cost responsibility audits and reviews of invoices, obligations, and contracts to properly establish fiscal responsibilities for joint funding agreements and ICC orders.
• Processes for the assigned area accounts receivable due the department from LPAs and railroad companies and reconciles to audit report.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonable within the scope of those enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

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