ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for an Account Technician II. The successful candidate will perform technical accounting work in maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books which include journals, registers, ledgers and another financial records utilizing SAP. Additionally, this position will perform general clerical work related to Illinois Correctional Industries procurement and ordering functions. If interested in this opportunity, please follow the instructions on the job posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs technical accounting work utilizing Word, Excel, and Access including maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books and for the Warehouse Operations, the preparation of various financial documents, posting financial information to journals, registers and accounting software programs, budget monitoring, accounts payable, customer invoicing, inventory, reconciliations, and preparation of month end, quarterly, and year end reports.
2. Prepares obligating documents for approval for goods and services needed.
3. Utilizes and inputs data into System Applications and Products in Data Processing System (SAP) for order fulfillment and inventory management.
4. Enters quantities and costing of inventory received from ICI shops in SAP.
5. Serves as timekeeper for the office.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, and one (1) year of technical accounting experience, or four (4) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Prefers at least one (1) year of accounting experience.
2. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook and/or similar type of computer software.
3. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience evaluating accounting problems such as rectifying discrepancies between financial system reports and develop a plan to resolve.
4. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience applying accounting principles to the process of purchasing and/or contract principles.
5. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience managing multiple projects with strict deadlines in a busy warehouse or office that purchases goods for a large organization and/or similar type of work environment.
6. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in government or private sector procurement.
7. Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with a web-based purchasing system such as SAP and/or similar type of purchasing system.
8. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience talking with vendors on the phone.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
2. Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
3. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

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.