ACCOUNTANT (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 50946 

Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: 11/05/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,161 - $7,200 per month ($61,932 - $86,400 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Schuyler
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp 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.

 

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.

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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Position Overview

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Treatment and Detention Facility located in Rushville, Illinois to perform professional accounting and auditing work involving all phases of accounting, budget execution and development, internal auditing, fiscal reporting required in the maintenance of appropriated general revenue funds on the State Accounting System.  Serves as designated lead worker. Leads the preparation, examination, reconciliation and analysis of complex statements and reports. Assists management staff in the development and execution of the facilities’ budget for submission to the central office by completing financial reports on the status of facility appropriations, budget projections for current and coming fiscal years and writing proposals based on current expenditures and future program needs.

Essential Functions

• Performs professional accounting and auditing work involving all phases of accounting, budget execution and development, internal auditing, fiscal reporting for the Treatment and Detention Facility required in the maintenance of appropriated general revenue funds on the State Accounting System. 
• Leads the preparation, examination, reconciliation and analysis of complex statements and reports. Conducts internal audits.
• Serves as a resource to lower-level staff. Assists lower-level staff, answering questions and