ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

Agency: Department of Central Management Services

Position:  Account Technician II
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II - 00116 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $4,412; Full range is $4,412 - $5,991
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

 

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.

 

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Posting Identification Number  42129 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles Central Garage is seeking to hire a highly motivated and professional Account Technician II. This position receives, audits, reviews for accuracy, processes, and approves invoices for payment. This position will also assist the Central Garage Supervisor in the preparation of obligation documents. CMS offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, Health Insurance, dental, vision, a deferred compensation plan, paid holidays, as well as other benefits. We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the Division of Vehicles Central Garage to apply for this Account Technician II position. We are an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under direction of the Central Garage supervisor, independently performs technical accounting work in maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books for the State Garage Revolving Fund (SGRF).
• Performs purchasing and/or support functions for the Division of Vehicles.
• Performs paraprofessional, specialized office support functions in the Collinsville State Garage.

• Answers technical questions from vendors regarding billing procedures.

• Serves as receptionist, receiving, routing incoming calls and customer service.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college and one (1) year of technical accounting experience or four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience utilizing standard accounting software applications such as Microsoft Excel or other comparable spreadsheet applications.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience applying established accounting methods and techniques.
• Prefers working knowledge of state and/or non-state accounting procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with office methods and procedures. 
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with operating commonly used manual and automated office equipment and performing routine maintenance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
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