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CHANGE ORDER ACCOUNTANT (ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED)

State of Illinois

Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2026

💰 $64,608/yr

About the role

Job Requisition ID: 53807 IPR #25-01079

Opening Date:

Closing Date: 04/09/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 5,384 Monthly; Full Range: $5,384 - $7,631 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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 (IDOT) is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced. The successful candidate, under the direction of the Accountant Supervisor, performs complex accounting and auditing functions for the department utilizing the contract payment system, a payment system for approximately 3,000 active contracts with payments totaling over $2 billion annually, the agency’s accounting system and the Comptroller’s system.

Essential Functions

Independently completes professional audit and evaluation of approximately 12,000 contract change orders annually.
Audits renewal agreements conducting a thorough analysis of complex procurement agreements covering a broad spectrum of both technological and financial aspects including costs for construction and maintenance executed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and contractors.
Develops, implements, controls, and revises accounting procedures.
Distributes change orders to districts, Project Review Engineers, bureau files, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Distributes reports for the Accountant Supervisor.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and procedures.
Prefers extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
Prefers working knowledge of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
Prefers ability to prepare comprehensive accounting reports.
Prefers ability to determine violations and noncompliance with the law and to detect and explain significant irregularities.
Prefers ability to review detailed work including written or numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
Prefers skill and abilit