ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - Upward Mobility Program
Springfield, IL, US, 62767
Job Requisition ID: 46021
Division/Section/Unit: Fical Operations / Accounts Payable/Receivable / Accounts Recievable
HR Tracking #: 36972
Position Title: Account Technician I - Upward Mobility Program
Closing Date/Time: 04/11/2025
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4096 a month; Full Range $4096-$5,464 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
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.
Posting Identification Number 46021
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
Under general supervision, performs technical accounting work for Accounts Receivable in Fiscal Operations for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Maintains complex, complete set of general account books by fund for the license area; verifies various documents such as renewals, reinstatements, new applications, etc. through reconciling with fiscal requirements and funding restrictions. Posts complex fiscal files related to license fee information into a financial system; reviews and reconciles to ensure proper posting to funds and receipt types. Responds to license fee inquiries. Initials/completes application forms and forwards to data processing to effectuate licensure status changes and/or to generate a license.
State of Illinois Benefits
- 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, 12-14 days annually
- 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over 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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Maintains complex, complete set of general account books by fund for the license area.
- Posts complex fiscal files related to license fee information into a financial system.
- Responds to license fee inquiries.
- Initiates/completes application forms and forwards to data processing to effectuate licensure status changes and/or to generate a license.
- Processes and/or scans through document management systems and/or scanner the license applications with their accompanying fee in order to record and store a permanent accurate record of the cash transactions.
- 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 completion of two years of college and completion of an approved training course or three years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program certificate title.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least four years of experience working in accounts payable, accounts receivable, as a bank teller, bookkeeping, fiscal data entry, or client/patient fiscal data management.
- Prefers a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or similar.
- Prefers a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency Statement
IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00PM
Work Location: Springfield - 320 W Washington St
Agency Contact: FPR.Employment@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
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. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
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
Nearest Major Market: Springfield