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ACCOUNTANT (UMP)

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Date:  Nov 21, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  42717

Job Requisition ID: 42717 

Position Title: Accountant, Divison of Administration, Office of the Director.
Closing Date/Time: 01/10/2025
Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $4,766 monthly; Full Range $4,766-$6,632 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062

 

  • 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.

 

  • 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 State Police 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

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number  42717 

Position Overview

The Illinois State Police is seeking an energetic individual to fill an Accountant role with the Office of the Director Division of Finance. The ideal candidate will have experience with financial reports and expenditures. Also, this position works closely with grant applications and preparing budget projections. If you feel you meet these challenges with experience, please apply with ISP today!

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

  • Performs technical accounting work in maintaining a complex, complete set of general account books by fund for grants, interagency agreements, and contracts with private sector commercial enterprises.
  • Reviews and verifies officer activity for grants, interagency agreements and contracts with private sector commercial enterprises.
  • Prepares comprehensive accounting reports summarizing expenditures and statistics resulting from “hireback” programs.
  • Assists Asset Forfeiture Section with accounts receivable by preparing a deposit of funds received and posting into Just Ware ready for check to allow fund disbursement to respective agencies.
  • Posts manual journal entries from Receipt Deposit Transmittal’s (RDTs) into Statewide Accounting System.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting 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 classification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers one (1) year of professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and procedures.
  • Prefers one (1) year of experience with the of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
  • Prefers one (1) year professional experience of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
  • Prefers one (1) year professional experience in performing detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
  • Prefers one (1) year professional experience in evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and to analyze and interpret less complex accounting records and reports.
  • Prefers one (1) year professional experience in performing detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, either manually or by machine.
  • Prefers one (1) year professional experience in establishing and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public.

Employment Conditions

  • Successfully pass a background check.
  • Successfully pass a drug screen.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license.
  • 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 to 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).

 

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. To 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.

 

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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Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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