CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 45183
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date/Time: 04/02/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - 00135
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,703 - $8,539 per month ($68,436 - $102,468 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
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.
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 Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 45183
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 Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Accountant Supervisor for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to serve as the Chief Accountant. Independently performs advanced, professional accounting duties including budgetary planning and development, internal auditing, fiscal reporting, contractual services, and maintenance of sophisticated computerized accounting systems. Serves as working supervisor. Serves as Payroll Officer for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center. Performs internal auditing work. Assists Business Administrator in the preparation of the annual facility budget and spending plan. Serves as Custodian of Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Petty Cash Fund.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Chief Accountant for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Performs internal auditing work.
- Assists Business Administrator in the preparation of the annual facility budget and spending plan for submission to Central Office.
- Serves as Custodian of Elizabeth Packard Petty Cash Fund.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience performing complex accounting and auditing work involving all phases of accounting, budget execution and development for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience preparing fiscal reports, internal and external reports and audit preparation reports for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing detailed work including written or numerical data and making calculations accurately.
- Two (2) years of professional experience supervising staff engaged in general accounting budgetary or external auditing activities.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Two (2) years of basic proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel, etc.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, 1-hour unpaid lunch
Payroll
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125
Division of Mental Health
Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center
Business Administration
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield