ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

Position Summary

Have accounting experience? Strong organization and communication skills? The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is seeking to bring aboard an experienced Account Technician to assist with accounts, verification of invoices, processing payments, researching past expenditures, and tracking non-recurring items with the Bureau of Property Management. This position will also work closely with vendors and contractors regarding account items. All are encouraged to apply!

Position Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Contracts/Obligations Manager, independently performs technical accounting work in processing vouchers and maintaining state funds.
• Reviews payment documents submitted and determines the accuracy of invoices submitted for payment.
• Serves as designated lead worker for technical accounting staff.
• Processes complex payment transactions in SAP, including but not limited to travel, commodities, equipment, communications, and service.
• Provides information to Agency personnel, as well as vendors, regarding the rules and regulations of Agency operations and the procedures and general knowledge of Property Management Fiscal.
• 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 (2) years of college and one (1) year of technical accounting experience or four (4) years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience performing technical accounting functions, including reviewing, auditing, coding, and processing invoices for accuracy and compliance with established policies and contracts.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working with enterprise financial management systems (such as SAP or similar platforms) to process payments, apply cost codes, review documentation, and reconcile financial transactions.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience providing technical guidance, training, or lead‑worker support to staff performing accounting or fiscal duties, including reviewing work, answering procedural questions, and assisting with workflow coordination.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience preparing or analyzing financial reports, reconciliations, and expenditure summaries for budgeting, forecasting, or fiscal review purposes, using tools such as Excel and other similar accounting systems.
• Prefers working knowledge of accounting principles and internal control practices, including tracing expenditures, reviewing supporting documents, and ensuring proper cost allocation across accounts or cost centers.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

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

Central Management Services (CMS) is the State of Illinois’ central operational support agency, the team that keeps government running smoothly behind the scenes. We provide the essential services that enable more than 80 agencies, boards, and commissions to serve the people of Illinois effectively. As the backbone of state operations, CMS delivers high‑quality, reliable, and forward‑thinking services that help government programs work efficiently and meet the needs of residents statewide.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner dedicated to the success of the State of Illinois through service, optimization, and inclusion. Our mission is to be the accessible agency that delivers essential, effective, and efficient services to State agencies and the people of Illinois. Our core values are: Trusted, Strategic, Effective, Innovative, Responsive, and Inclusive. Through strategic leadership CMS plays a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Illinois State government.

CMS provides a broad portfolio of statewide services through specialized bureaus such as: Administrative Hearings • African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission • Statewide Benefits • Communication and Information • Diversity and Inclusion • Fleet Administration • Labor Relations • Operational Excellence • Statewide Personnel • Property Management • Strategic Sourcing • Surplus Equipment Control.

CMS also operates internal service bureaus that support our agency’s own effectiveness and efficiency, including: Internal Audit • Finance and Management • Government Affairs • Human Resources • Legal Services • Strategic Transformation.

Professionals who join CMS become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to continuous improvement and public service excellence. CMS offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful statewide initiatives, collaborate with skilled and talented colleagues, shape strategic improvements across Illinois government, and support the operational foundation that allows state agencies to better serve the residents of Illinois. CMS is a place for people who want their work to matter; where innovation, service, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

State of Illinois Benefits

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx