ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - Upward Mobility Program

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Date:  Mar 26, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62767

Job Requisition ID:  53755

Job Requisition ID: 53755

Division/Section/Unit: Fiscal Operations/Accounts Payable/Receivable/Accounts Receivable

HR Tracking #: 37508

Position Title: Account Technician I - Upward Mobility Program

Closing Date: 04/09/2026
​Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I - 00115 
Skill Option: UMP Certificate 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,258 a month; Full Range $4,258-$5,680 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical 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.

 

 

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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

  • Under general supervision, 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.
  • 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 requirements for this class.

 

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 working knowledge of accounting techniques.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience demonstrating a working knowledge of accounting procedures, including compliance with fiscal policies, financial reporting requirements.

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 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Work County: Sangamon

Email: FPR.Employment@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

 

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP TitlesTo 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.

 

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