DOC Big Muddy River Accountant (Upward Mobility)

​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time:  11:59 pm,  11/14/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,965 a month; Full Range $4,965 - $6,926 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Jefferson
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.

 

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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended,

 

Posting Identification Number 42541

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Position Overview

Under general supervision of the Business Administrator (Public Service Administrator), maintains detailed accounting books/subsidiary journals for all control accounts. The accountant prepares and reconciles fund reports/statements, performs routine internal auditing of fiscal documents, and recommends changes/updates to the facility’s fiscal procedures. We are looking for an individual with a strong accounting and/or financial
background. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply

Essential Functions

• Maintains detailed accounting books and subsidiary journal/ledgers for all locally held funds in both manual and automated environments.
• Performs complex internal auditing of fiscal documents and systems for accuracy, timeliness, and procedural compliance.
• Inputs and performs auditing of documents to the automated Trust Fund Accounting System, and Commodities and Property Inventories.
• Reviews and recommends changes and updates to the institutional fiscal procedures and reporting system.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of 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.

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 stated requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications