ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II - 0011600

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Date: Apr 2, 2021

Location:

Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652

Job Requisition ID: 1325

Agency:  Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time:  04/15/2021
Salary:  $3,544.00 - $5,001.00 MONTHLY.
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time
County:  Union
Number of Vacancies:  1
Plan/BU:  RC014

Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.

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CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.

Posting Identification #

10-80-1325-27842

Position Overview

Under direction, independently performs technical accounting work in maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books. Provides oversight and direction regarding the state's accounting system; examines, reconciles, and inputs data into the state’s computerized accounting system, reviews accounting transactions for accuracy; posts financial information to ledgers and registers, adjusts entries and reconciles financial records and documents. Closes account books, reviews, prepares financial statements and monthly bank reconciliation for review by supervisor. Prepares fiscal reports and oversees locally held accounts. Reviews and prepares monthly bank reconciliations. Prepares Court of Claims departmental reports.

Job Responsibilities

30% 1. Independently performs technical accounting work in maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books. Provides oversight and direction regarding the state's accounting system.

25% 2. Creates, codes and inputs vouchers in the appropriate state computerized accounting systems for contractual and OAE expenses, including medical bills.

15% 3. Serves as designated lead worker to lower level staff; assigns and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff; advises immediate supervisor regarding performance of staff.

15% 4. Oversees locally held funds accounts at the center. Makes banking deposits, writes checks, and balances statements for these accounts. Closes account books, reviews, prepares financial statements and monthly bank reconciliations for review by supervisor.

10% 5. Prepares travel vouchers for center staff; completes annual individually filed income tax returns.

5% 6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college and one year of technical accounting experience or four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires extensive knowledge of accounting techniques, office methods and procedures.
Requires working knowledge of principles and functions of standard office accounting machines and equipment.
Prefers prior experience working with word processing and spreadsheet software.
Requires working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
Requires the ability to apply established accounting methods and techniques.
Requires ability to communicate both orally and in written form.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Saturday & Sunday off).
Work Location: 1000 N Main St Anna, IL 62906-1652
Agency Contact: Donna Patterson

Email: Donna.Patterson@illinois.gov

Phone #: 618-202-6176

Fax #: 618-833-1415

Job Function: Fiscal/Finance/Business

IDHS’ serves families in need all 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.

CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPERATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.

Please submit application to agency contact listed above.

Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisiton ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Former State Employees:

Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requistion ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

Non-State Employees:

Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after)and official college transcripts(Where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s)will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.

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