ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II

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Date:  Oct 22, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62706

Job Requisition ID:  41814

 Agency: Department of Central Management Services

Position:   Account Technician II
Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4412 monthly; Full Range $4412 - $5991  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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.

 

**********A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS JOB POSTING*************

 

Posting Identification Number 41814

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire an Account Technician II for the Accounting Operations Section under the CMS Comptroller. Under general supervision, this position will independently perform technical accounting assignments. They will be able to maintain, prepare, distribute, and analyze complex account books in the billing and receivable systems including, but not limited to, Systems Application Products (SAP). The candidate will be able to prepare daily, monthly, and yearly reports as well as post cash receipts and maintain, review, and distribute subsidiary records. The ideal candidate will process all checks, money orders and cash collected, respond to billing inquiries, and provide fiscal assistance as needed to other Accounts Receivable staff. The ideal candidate will be able to travel to perform these duties.

POSITION ESSENSTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Under direction, independently maintains and examines a complete set of complex accounts books in Systems Application Products (SAP) to ensure completeness and accuracy of CMS funds.
  • Creates accounts receivable documents and posts cash receipts to SAP.
  • Prepares, completes, and communicates the final review and distribution of billings, aging reports, and supporting detail to the user agencies.
  • Assists Accounts Receivable staff with complex cash application procedures including posting to control registers, preparation and reconciliation of input, and the research and correction of any accounting invoice number identifiers.
  • Provides technical insights and recommendations for the development, improvement, and recording of accounting procedures and methodologies.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience working with, applying, and/or establishing accounting techniques.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience working with office methods and procedures.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience working with state or non-state accounting procedures.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience working with the principles and functions of standard office accounting machines and equipment.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience maintaining satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience performing detailed work involving written or numerical data and making arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, manually or by machine.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and/or analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports.
  • Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience working with and understanding the laws, rules, and regulations relating to state governmental accounting procedures.

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 locally.

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!
 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a - 5:00p  
Work Location:
401 S. Spring St Springfield, IL 62704  
Agency Contact:
Heather Whetstone
Email: Heather.Whetstone@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.

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