DOC Graham Procurement Unit Account Technician I (Upward Mobility)
Hillsboro, IL, US, 62049
Job Requisition ID: 43451
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm, 12/23/2024
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $4,259 a month. Full Range $4,259 - $5,703 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Montgomery
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014
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.
Posting Identification Number 43451
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a highly motivated Account Technician I. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task orientated, and an organized individual with attention to detail. If interested in this unique opportunity, please follow the instructions on the posting to apply. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Essential Functions
- Prepares obligation documents for approval for goods and services needed.
- Performs detailed entry into Systems Application and Products (SAP), the automated accounting system to obligate general revenue and other funds.
- Provides back-up and assistance to the cashier function.
- Performs detailed entry into both automated and manual database systems.
- Serves as back-up to the facility's Payroll Account Technician I.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college and completion of an approved training course or three (3) 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 requirement for this class.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience within a large organization utilizing a competitive bidding process and highly structured procurement system.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience writing specifications for Invitation For Bids, Request For Proposals, or modifications and amendments.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience research/fact gathering relating to procurement.
- Prefers at least one (1) year securing cost-effective quality products and/or services.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience utilizing standard accounting software applications such as Microsoft Excel or other comparable spreadsheet applications.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience compiling information from various documentation sources.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience with state or non-state accounting procedures.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in a payroll department reviewing and entering payroll information for processing.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience following and implementing payroll policies and procedures.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in an office setting.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the 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, Hillsboro - 12078 Illinois Route 185
Agency Contact: Brandy O'Malley, HRR
Email: Brandy.OMalley@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Public Safety
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. 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.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
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.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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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