General Accounting/Technical Support Section Manager

Senior Public Service Administrator

 

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Position ID: DF38568

BPIS: 10170

Start Date: 06/17/2024

Closing Date: 07/02/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000 - $12,500, based on experience
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: merit comp

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Position ID: DF38568

 

Job Description:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations is seeking to hire a General Accounting and Technical Support Section Manager. This position is responsible for planning, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the operations and activities of the General Accounting and Technical Support Section. The ideal candidate will possess experience assuming fiscal management responsibilities in State government, or a private/public organization. They should be highly motivated with strong management and leadership skills. Experience with programs relative to accounting and external auditing or budgetary planning activities and operational systems is desired. Advanced degrees, professional certifications, or continuing education with relevance to the Department’s mission are preferred. 

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

 

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

 

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

 

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

 

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.  It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement.  In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description

1. Subject to management approval, serves as General Accounting/Technical Support Section Manager for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Division of Finance, Bureau of Fiscal Operations by planning, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the operations and activities of the General Accounting and Technical Support units

2. Serves as full line supervisor

3. Establishes, directs, and implements accounting policy, methods, and procedures relative to the operation of the General Accounting and Technical Support Section

4. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes automated accounting systems and procedures within the Department to ensure procedures, controls, and interfaces to the Department’s accounting system are implemented in accordanc