ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 50619
Closing Date: 10/22/2025
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,384 monthly; Full Range $5,384 - $7,631 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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/unofficial 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 Environmental Protection Agency must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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.
Job Overview
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced, under the general direction of the Post-Construction Unit Supervisor. The Accountant Advanced serves as a financial specialist supporting the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. This role independently performs complex accounting and auditing functions to ensure financial capability for SRF loan applicants. Maintain financial records for SRF projects, including Clean Water and Drinking Water programs. Serve as liaison to SRF program staff, Bureau of Water, and external stakeholders, providing financial analysis and guidance. Support audits and respond to inquiries from internal and external entities regarding SRF financial transactions.
The benefits of working at the IEPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Financial Capability Analyst for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Infrastructure Financial Assistance section (IFAS), under the Post-Construction Unit, responsible for the construction of Public Drinking Water and Wastewater facilities.
- Monitors Drinking Water and Wastewater funding agreements in the Loan and Grant Tracking System (LGTS) for Post-Construction Unit.
- Works with loan applicants and recipients on coverage issues, user rate adjustments or other revenue increases necessary to maintain an ability to repay the loan.
- Provides assistance to borrowers with compilation of any loan related financial data necessary for the borrowers to meet the requirements of local audits.
- 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 four years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Prefers extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to state accounting or auditing procedures.
- Prefers working knowledge of office methods procedures standard office accounting software and equipment.
- Prefers ability to prepare and review comprehensive accounting reports.
- Prefers ability to determine violations and noncompliance with the law and to detect and explain significant irregularities.
- Prefers ability to review detailed work to make including written or numerical data and calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Prefers skill and ability to evaluate and analyze accounting problems and interpret more complex accounting records.
- Prefers ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Suites and accounting software.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to pass a name-based background check.
- 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 requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Agency Contact: Chris Steinkruger
Email: Christopher.E.Steinkruger@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-558-1256
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door: “Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”
Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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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.
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