ACCOUNTANT (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 44339 

Opening Date/Time: 03/26/2025 12:00 am
 Closing Date/Time: 04/08/2025 11:59 pm​
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $4,766/month (Step 1b); CBA applies; Full Range: $4,766-$6,632
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Saline
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number 44339

Accountant (UMP)

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

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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 Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and motivated candidate to serve as the Accountant for the Business Office at IYC Harrisburg. The incumbent in this position will perform professional accounting duties and reconcile financial reports and accounts along with overseeing and assisting with payroll and timekeeping functions for the facility. The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP, and/or related systems and will possess previous accounting, payroll, timekeeping and/or bookkeeping experience along with knowledge of state and/or government accounting laws and regulations. The Department of Juvenile Justice offers opportunity for advancement and an excellent benefits package. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Oversees payroll and timekeeping functions.
• Verifies accuracy of vendor invoices to receiving reports.
• Processes and submits documents for cash receipts.
• Maintains and assigns personnel inventory numbers for personal services management system.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• 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 or four (4) years of technical accounting experience.

 

*This title is included as an Upward Mobility Program certificate title.

Preferred Qualifications: (In Order of Significance):

• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience as an accountant and/or bookkeeper.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience reconciling or auditing financial reports and/or accounts.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience performing payroll and/or timekeeping functions.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with state and/or government accounting laws and regulations.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing, reviewing, and/or maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and/or a related program.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience performing acco