ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

POSITION SUMMARY

The Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles Central Garage is seeking to hire a highly motivated and professional Account Technician II. This position receives, audits, reviews for accuracy, processes, and approves invoices for payment. This position will also assist the Central Garage Supervisor in the preparation of obligation documents. CMS offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, Health Insurance, dental, vision, a deferred compensation plan, paid holidays, as well as other benefits. We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the Division of Vehicles Central Garage to apply for this Account Technician II position. We are an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under direction of the Central Garage supervisor, independently performs technical accounting work in maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books for the State Garage Revolving Fund (SGRF).
• Performs purchasing and/or support functions for the Division of Vehicles.
• Performs paraprofessional, specialized office support functions in the Collinsville State Garage.

• Answers technical questions from vendors regarding billing procedures.

• Serves as receptionist, receiving, routing incoming calls and customer service.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college and one (1) year of technical accounting experience or four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience utilizing standard accounting software applications such as Microsoft Excel or other comparable spreadsheet applications.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience applying established accounting methods and techniques.
• Prefers working knowledge of state and/or non-state accounting procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with office methods and procedures. 
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with operating commonly used manual and automated office equipment and performing routine maintenance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires the ability to travel. 
• Requires the ability to bend, squat, and walk upstairs.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted.

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 operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• • Monday-Friday work schedule.
• • Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
• • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• • 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• • Pension Plan.
• • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• • Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually).
• • Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually.

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!