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DOC Graham Fiscal Unit Accountant Supervisor

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Date:  Apr 22, 2025
Location: 

Hillsboro, IL, US, 62049

Job Requisition ID:  46313

Job Requisition ID: 46313 
Closing Date: 11:59 pm,  05/06/2025
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - 00135 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $5,952 a month. Full Range $5,952 - $8,539 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Montgomery
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
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.

 

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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

 

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Position Overview

Graham  Correctional Center is seeking a detail-oriented individual with accounting experience to serve as an  Accountant Supervisor in the Business Office. Duties will include verifying accounting records, directing staff engaged in the maintenance of locally held funds and reconciliation of the institution computerized budget package as well as monitoring inventories. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
 

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a working supervisor.
  • Verifies accounting records reflect the current fiscal position of the institution.
  • Directs staff engaged in maintenance of locally held funds.
  • Guides and directs staff in the maintenance and reconciliation of the institution computerized budget package.
  • Controls and monitors Individual in Custody & Employee Commissary Inventory.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion to four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auding, budgetary planning and control, or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience dealing with laws and regulations relating to state of non-state accounting or auding procedures.
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  • Prefers at least two (2) years of experience auditing accounting entries and reports.
  • Prefers at least four (4) years of experience utilizing proper composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, such as gained from a four (4) year college degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience communicating effectively using both verbal and written skills relaying specific job instructions.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of problem-solving experience within an office setting.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of working experience in an office setting.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Office suite or similar programs.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass the 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.
  • Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: See Below:

8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Work Location: Graham Correctional Center,  12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, Illinois, 62049
Agency Contact: Jacob Gerringer, HRS
Email: Jacob.Gerringer@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Public Safety

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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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.

 

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off, and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. 

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
· 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, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
· For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
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