ACCOUNTANT

Position Description

The Accountant performs professional accounting work involving the Statewide 9-1-1 Program Fund. This position monitors and reconciles accounts specific to the Statewide 9-1-1 Bureau. The Accountant also serves as a liaison with private telecommunication carriers and 9-1-1 system managers. The ideal candidate is incredibly detail-oriented, organized, and works well with others both in and outside of their work unit. This position includes many employee benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and a pension plan. We welcome all interested applicants who can meet the demands of the position to apply.

Essential Functions

• Assists with managing the Statewide 9-1-1 Fund.
• Serves as liaison between wireless service providers required to submit subscriber files and the Statewide 9-1-1 Bureau.
• Determines, prepares and processes penalty invoices for delinquent, non-compliant subscribers.
• Uploads and reconciles the wireless subscriber files to ensure timely posting; monitors and tracks to ensure wireless carriers submit timely subscriber counts.
• Assists the ISP Office of Finance with preparing, reconciling, reporting and analysis of 9-1-1 financial data such a GAAP reporting, penalty accounts receivable, grant spending, and 9-1-1 Bureau operational spending.
• Serves as a liaison with the Department of Central Management Services, Department of Innovation and Technology, and the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator to troubleshoot system problems specific to the 9-1-1 Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four (4) years of technical accounting experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to pass an Illinois State Police background check and drug screening.

Agency Statement

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premier policing agencies in the country.  Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride.  We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.