Account Technician II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire an Account Technician 2 for the Office of Law Enforcement. This position will coordinate the auditing and entry of expenditures to the Department’s automated accounting system and close books and balances monthly, audit and verify voucher information for completeness and accuracy, verify and prepare complex financial documents of districts and region including invoices, travel vouchers, petty cash, and purchase requisitions. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this teams to apply today. 

Essential Functions

• Under direction, independently performs technical accounting work in the maintenance of state funds.
• Serves as liaison for Region 3 to Fiscal Headquarters.
• Prepares and assists with the execution of the operation budget for Region 3.
• Functions as timekeeper for Region 3 personnel.
• Monitors accounts for surpluses and/or deficits and informs supervisor relative to the statue of accounts.
• Provides back up to clerical support for the Region Office.
• 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 two years of college and one year of technical accounting experience of four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of extensive knowledge of accounting techniques.
• Two (2) years of extensive knowledge of office methods and procedures.
• Two (2) years of working knowledge of state or non-state accounting procedures.
• Two (2) years of experience using established accounting methods and techniques.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:

1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency and Division Statement

Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting and promoting Illinois’ natural and cultural resources, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including, vision health and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

Office of Law Enforcement

The Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) supports the Department's programs designed to protect Illinois' natural and recreational resources through enforcement of those portions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes enacted for that purpose. Conservation Police Officers are vested with full state-wide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois.  

In addition to these enforcement responsibilities, Conservation Police Officers serve as an important link between the Department and its various constituencies (civic groups, sportsmen's groups, sport shows, etc.). These officers are called upon to assist outside agencies in emergency situations or rescue operations. They participate in the instruction of conservation related statutes to outside agencies, law enforcement organizations, or educational institutions upon request.