ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

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Date:  Jan 29, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  40556

 Agency :  Illinois State Police 

Position Title: Account Technician II- Office of Finance/Accounts Payable
Closing Date/Time: 02/13/2025 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary $4,412: Full Range $4,412-$5,991  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   2  
Plan/BU: RC014   

 

  • ​​Please upload a copy of your official/unoffical transcripts for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application
  • Note: The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
  • Answer all questions thoroughly- DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME

 

  • 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  40556 

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 direction of the Accountant Supervisor, performs pre-audit and accounting functions for the Illinois State Police Fiscal Division involving the maintenance of the manual and automated account ledgers and reconciliation reports. Examines transactions to determine compliance with rules and regulations. Maintains automated subsidiary and control ledgers; consults with appropriate staff regarding contracts and obligations problems to take corrective action. Assist with training cost center staff in new methods and procedures. 

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

  • Receives vouchers and expenditure documents from the cost center staff via workflow in the State Accounting Program (SAP) and performs the level 1 (of 2) examination and audit of commercial vouchers, travel expense vouchers, list vouchers, and contractual services vouchers for ISP accounts.
  • Coordinates problems and corrections on vouchers and expenditure documents with the cost centers.  Serves as the Central Accounts Payable liaison with the cost center staff.
  • Verifies contract data accuracy via the Illinois Office of the Comptroller Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS) program.
  • Verifies funds availability for vouchers funded by other state funds and grant funds.
  • Tracks the timeliness of voucher submissions.
  • Serves as the Central Accounts Payable liaison with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC).  Communicates with the Office of the Comptroller through phone and email.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 one year of technical accounting experience or four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers one (1) year working knowledge of  System Applications Products (SAP) procedures including vouchering and vendor records.
  • Prefers one (1) year working knowledge of  Statewide Accounting Management System  (SAMS) procedures including vendor data and contract / obligation detail.
  • Prefers one (1) year working knowledge of State of Illinois travel regulations.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Must successfully satisfy Illinois State Police background investigation.
  • Must pass Illinois State Police drug screening.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

    • Flexible work schedules in many program areas
    • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
    • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
    • Pension Plan
    • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
    • Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
    • Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
    • Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
    • Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Work Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm  
Work Location: 801 S 7th St Springfield, IL 62703-2487  
Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov

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.
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    • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
    • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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