SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Requisition ID: 48538 
Closing Date: 08/01/2025
​Agency: Department of Employment Security
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,384 monthly; Full range $5,384 - $7,631 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: 
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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.

 

**This posting lists 33 S. State Street, Chicago, IL. 60603 as the Work Location. Effective February 1, 2025, this position was relocated to 115 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL. 60603** 

 

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 Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Senior Accountant. Responsibilities include maintaining systems to ensure wire transfers of monies to and from the US Treasury, preparing cash control journals, researching problems with unemployment insurance (UI) benefit payments to claimants, and preparing financial reports required by state and federal regulations. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements related to US Treasury disbursements and is dedicated to investigating and resolving problems related to bank balances, fund transfers and reimbursements. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience requesting and coordinating the receipt, deposit and transfer of wire transfer monies and preparing cash control journals and other complex financial reports related to these transfers. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers. 

Essential Functions

• Under direction, serves as a Senior Accountant for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) 
• Prepares accurate and up-to-date accounting records, timely monthly statements, and other financial reports related to cash management 
• Performs highly complex professional accounting calculations in determining funding requirement to cover agency expenditures including but not limited to payroll and administrative needs