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ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  May 8, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704-6527

Job Requisition ID:  47138

Job Requisition ID: 47138 
Closing Date: 05/22/2025
​Agency: State Employee Retirement System
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $5,384 - $7,631 monthly/CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
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.

 

 We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position which serves as an Accountant Advanced in the Accounting Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS).  This position is responsible for the calculation, entry, and collection of overpaid pension, survivor, disability, and lump sum benefits issued by SRS.  The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail oriented, have excellent analytic, communication (both verbal and in writing), and organizational skills.  SRS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free parking on-site.

 

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.

Essential Functions

  • Independently performs complex accounting and auditing work in calculating and reconciling financial reporting of benefit payment vouchers applicable to overpayments. Inputs the overpayments into the Accounting Receivable database and creates a benefit overpayment record.

  • Reviews overpayment audits and reconciliations in addition to completing autonomous audits. The audits and reconciliations include: 1) Comparing the amount paid to the revision of the new benefit amount (given statutory guidelines, death or ineligibility of benefit) and 2) Determining the accuracy and eligibility of benefits paid vs. benefits payable by the Illinois Pension Code.

  • Verifies overpayment records and calculations.  This includes: 1) Overpayment entry into the accounts receivable database; 2) Benefit reversal deductions; 3) ARCP overpayments; 4) Transfer of data from the receivable system into the Overpayment Tracking System; 5) Additional overpayment data for follow-up collection activity.
    Overpayment follow-up is inclusive of: Entry into the Comptrollers’ IDROP (involuntary withholding) System, creating involuntary withholdings, review and preparation of overpayment notification correspondence, and tracking the payments against the Accounts Receivable (overpayments).

  • Completes detailed and summary level reporting generated from a variety of complex accounting systems and subsidiary ledgers, including but not limited to the Active Member Database and the Accounts Receivable ledger.

  • Responds to inquiries related to overpayment accounts and provides clarification to members and SRS staff regarding overpayment calculations.

  • Aids Accounting Division staff with payroll transaction reviews, online member inquiry reviews and service purchase cases.

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

  • Prefers ability to evaluate difficult accounting problems and analyze and interpret accounting records and reports and to apply established accounting methods and techniques.
  • Prefers knowledge of the Illinois Pension Code, 40 ILCS 5/14 relating to benefit eligibility for State Retirement Systems.
  • Prefers ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, resolving discrepancies when needed.
  • Prefers ability to communicate  effectively both verbally and in writing.

Employment Conditions

  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.

  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, in the office on a full-time basis, no remote work option
Work Location: 2101 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-6527
Agency Contact: Jenny Reichart
Email: Jenny.Reichart@SRS.Illinois.gov
Phone #: (217) 785-6955
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

 

The purpose of State Retirement Systems is to provide an orderly means whereby aged or disabled employees may be retired from active service, without prejudice or hardship, and to enable employees to accumulate reserves for themselves and their dependents for old age, disability, death and termination of employment, thus effecting economy and efficiency in the administration of the State Government.

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