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ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students.  To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  May 27, 2026
Location: 

Marion, IL, US, 62959

Job Requisition ID:  55368

Job Requisition ID: 55368 
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 06/10/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5,572 monthly; Full Range $5,572 - $7,898 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Williamson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical 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.

 

***PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION OF COURSEWORK***

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Advanced Accountant position is responsible for performing professional accounting work focused on the administration of federal and state workforce grants.  This position will review reports, support grant managers, and serve as a subject-matter expert in the fiscal administration of federal and state grants.  A primary focus of this position is to organize, plan, and conduct fiscal monitoring reviews of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grantees that administer workforce programs.  The position will be responsible for supporting the DCEO’s Office of Employment and Training in its oversight of grants funded by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other sources. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and/or in teams to provide technical assistance and coordinate formal compliance monitoring.  We welcome interested applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Performs professional accounting work, organizes, plans, and conducts the fiscal reviews through on-site fiscal monitoring of the workforce grantees and sub-grantees.
  • Organizes, oversees, and functions as a technical expert for routine fiscal and program monitoring.
  • Prepares detailed reports, which summarize the results of grantee agency fiscal monitoring.
  • Provides extensive and comprehensive on-site training and technical assistance through structured workshops or individualized consultation and workforce grantees in fiscal management. 
  • Utilizes detailed monitoring tools to conduct fiscal monitoring.
  • Provides information and training to the Office’s programmatic staff regarding specific financial aspects of grantee agency operations.
  • 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 the completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience applying accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and procedures fiscal review and monitoring.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience applying laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in monitoring grants to determine violations and noncompliance with the law and to detect and explain significant irregularities.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in reviewing grant reports to determine compliance with the fiscal terms and conditions of grant awards.
  • Prefers at least three (3) years of experience applying office methods, procedures, standard office accounting systems, databases, and tools.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

 

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 Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers - taxpayers, businesses, workers and communities - by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible.  The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through focused on business, community, and workforce development. 

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 2309 W Main St, Marion, Illinois, 62959
Work County: Williamson
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

 

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.

 

Statement of Economic Interest:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 

 

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


Nearest Major Market: Carbondale

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