ACCOUNTANT (UMP) - BUDGET/FISCAL-COLLECTION/REPORTING

Job Requisition ID: 47932
Closing Date: 07/02/2025
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $4954 a month; Full Range $4954 - $6894 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for maintaining the Department's receivables collection and reporting system. Acts as a liaison with bureaus regarding the collection and reporting system.
• Responsible for processing cash receipts on a daily basis for fees remitted by the Department's operating programs.
• Deposits Treasury Clearing drafts issued by the State Treasurer into the proper fund held by the State Comptroller.
• Performs cash and check deposit functions.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable review.
• Reconciles SAP reports with Comptroller's monthly reports and performs interest write-offs.
• 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 years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four 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.

Condition of Employment

• Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday 
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702  
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

 

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the