DOC Fixed Assets/Property Control Accountant

Job Requisition ID: 54997
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 05/22/2026, 11:59pm
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Eff 7-1-26) $5,127/month; CBA Applies; Full Range $5,127-$7,452/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

 

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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, title 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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

 

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a detailed oriented person to serve as an Fixed Assets/Property Control Accountant in the Fixed Assets/Property Control Unit. The selected person will perform a variety of professional accounting duties in the maintenance of property control records and financial reporting procedures. This position will also establish and maintain inventory accounts, reconcile reports, and maintain appropriate property control and fixed assets systems. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Maintains property control records in the Statewide Accounting System for the Illinois Department of Corrections.
• Reconciles the Statewide Accounting System on a regular basis.
• Receives daily transactional documents for property control, verifying accuracy and timely processing.
• Assists with the fixed asset physical inventory process.
• Responds to audit request inquiries.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties 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 for four (4) years of technical accounting experience.
• Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the state requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five (5) years of professional accounting and/or auditing