ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I
Grafton, IL, US, 62037
Job Requisition ID: 54562
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: 04/24/2026 11:59 pm
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115
Skill Option: UMP Certificate
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4,407/month; Full Range $4,407 - $5,879/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Jersey
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical 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.
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Position Overview:
The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an individual to serve as the Account Technician I at the Illinois Youth Center at Pere Marquette. The incumbent in this role will process all Locally Held Fund accounting functions and other information into the FACTS (Fund Accounting Commissary Trading System). The incumbent will verify the accuracy of Purchase Requests and prepare vouchering packets for invoices to be paid by General Revenue Funds. The incumbent will also serve as the Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator. IDJJ encourages all interested and qualified individuals to apply!
Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, prepares Roll Call Sign In sheets monthly for all Departments.
- Enters and processes all Locally Held Fund accounting functions and other information into the FACTS (Fund Accounting Commissary Trading System).
- Verifies accuracy of Purchase Requests upon approval by the Superintendent and Business Administrator by reviewing data entered into the system from requisition.
- Monitors Postage Machine.
- Prepares vouchering packets for invoices to be paid by General Revenue Funds.
- Serves as Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator.
- 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 two years of college and completion of an approved training course or three years of related clerical bookkeeping 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 class.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):
- Prefers working knowledge of accounting techniques.
- Prefers working knowledge of state or non-state accounting procedures.
- Prefers working knowledge of office methods and procedures.
- Prefers working knowledge of principles and functions of standard office accounting machines and equipment.
- Prefers ability to supervise a small staff of subprofessionals.
- Prefers ability to apply established accounting techniques.
Conditions of Employment:
- Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm -- Sat-Sun - off
Headquarter Location: 17808 State Highway 100 W, Grafton, Illinois, 62037
Work County: Jersey
Agency Contact: IDJJ Human Resources
Email: DJJ.HumanResources@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Office & Administrative Support; Public Safety
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
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.
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