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ACCOUNTANT

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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 30, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704-6527

Job Requisition ID:  47640

Job Requisition ID: 47640
Closing Date: 06/13/2025
​Agency: State Employee Retirement System
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2025) $4,954 a month; Full Range: $4,954 - $6,894 a month
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 in the Vouchering Section of the Administrative Services Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS).  This position is responsible for reviewing and auditing daily deduction reports, auditing and balancing monthly prelists and vouchers, and reviewing and processing files for new benefits as well as adjusting current benefit files. This position is also responsible for researching returned checks. The ideal candidate should have an eye for detail, skill in mathematics, and exercise sound logic with strong problem-solving 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

  • Performs professional accounting and auditing functions involving the preparation and verification of monthly prelists (payroll) and vouchers for the payment of all benefits and refunds provided by State Employee’s Retirement Systems Trust Fund authorizing the Comptroller’s Office to issue benefit and refund checks.
  • Audits benefit payment vouchers including first time payments, benefit adjustment payments, and commercial and refund payments, providing required changes to Information Technology resulting in revised voucher run until all aspects of each benefit voucher are precise and balanced.
  • Analyzes and processes member account adjustments by auditing both the active member database and the benefit master file database resulting in payment on next available voucher for adjustment to ongoing benefit.
  • Analyzes, audits, and reconciles reports received from the Comptroller’s Office regarding rejected electronic fund transfers and takes the necessary action to correct the record to ensure that benefit payments are paid accurately on the next available payroll.
  • Audits and balances daily benefit deduction reports relating to optional and mandatory payroll deductions from benefit payments.
  • Processes, audits, and balances all child support, maintenance, tax levy, and bankruptcy vouchers through the use of SAP commercial vouchering systems and State Employee’s Retirement Systems electronic Online State Disbursement Unit database.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the 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
  • Requires 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 experience performing accounting functions.
  • Prefers knowledge of the State Employee’s Retirement Systems benefits.
  • Prefers experience working with written reports such as financial statements.
  • Prefers experience handling incoming customer inquiries.
  • Prefers experience working with the SAP system.

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 title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles.  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.

 

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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