ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED
Springfield, IL, US, 62762
Job Requisition ID: 43005
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 12/16/2024
Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,179 - $7,341 per month ($62,148 - $88,092 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
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.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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.
Posting Identification Number 43005
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.
Position Overview
The Office of Fiscal Services is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced for the Bureau of Revenue Management and Federal Reporting located in Springfield, Illinois to independently performs professional accounting functions in the Federal Reporting Discretionary/Special Grant area, and auditing functions involved in the preparation, verification, and reconciliation of quarterly expenditure data for federal claim reports with relation to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) federal grant funds. This position prepares, verifies, and analyzes the quarterly expenditure data for federal claim reports relating to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF); assists by developing and verifying information for the Cost Allocation distributions of expenditure pool to quarterly expenditures; develops, designs, and processes the reports from the State Accounting System, used for claiming administrative expenditures to the federal government; develops, prepares, verifies, and reconciles the accountability of the complex quarterly financial reports for Federal matching and Federal Financial Participation (FFP) expenditures, including the operation of claims enhancement, exploratory sampling for claims enhancements and the establishment of sampling designs for Federal and State audit exceptions; prepares internal auditing functions in the analysis and reconciliation of complex monthly expenditure data contained in the State Accounting System reports relative to federal reimbursement; independently analyzes, reviews, and prepares for completion, the expenditure/claim data contained on the quarterly federal reports; and completes expenditure/claiming data contained on quarterly federal reports.
Essential Functions
- Independently performs professional accounting functions in the Federal Reporting Discretionary/Special Grant area, and auditing functions involved in the preparation, verification, and reconciliation of quarterly expenditure data for federal claim reports with relation to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) federal grant funds.
- Assists by developing and verifying information for the Cost Allocation distributions of expenditure pool to quarterly expenditures.
- Develops, designs, and processes the reports from the State Accounting System, used for claiming administrative expenditures to the federal government.
- Develops, prepares, verifies, and reconciles the accountability of the complex quarterly financial reports for Federal matching and Federal Financial Participation (FFP) expenditures, including the operation of claims enhancement, exploratory sampling for claims enhancements and the establishment of sampling designs for Federal and State audit exceptions.
- Prepares internal auditing functions in the analysis and reconciliation of complex monthly expenditure data contained in the State Accounting System reports relative to federal reimbursement.
- Independently analyzes, reviews, and prepares for completion, the expenditure/claim data contained on the quarterly federal reports.
- Completes expenditure/claiming data contained on quarterly federal reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Bureau of Federal Reporting
Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762
Office of Fiscal Services
Bureau of Revenue Management and Federal Reporting
Discretionary/Special Grant Reporting
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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