ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR

Position Overview

As an Accountant Supervisor for the Division of Statewide 9-1-1, under direction, prepares, reviews and processes Material Request Forms (MRFs), invoices and other fiscal-related documents. Provides technical advice and assistance to managers regarding fiscal controls and procedures. Assists Bureau personnel with preparation of Procurement Business Cases, contracts, MRFs, and other budget related documents in accordance with state fiscal and accounting regulations. Receives budget submissions from the Bureau cost centers and reviews forms for accuracy and completeness. Conducts a variety of studies and investigations of problems in response to requests from the Director’s Office, Office of Finance, Deputy Director, or other divisions within the Department. Reviews and analyzes policies, procedures, and legislation for impact on the Division and compiles the findings and information to be reviewed by the command staff. Assists with annual contract renewals for maintenance and large purchases.

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

• Assists the Division of Statewide 9-1-1 and Bureau Cost Centers with fiscal and budgetary matters regarding procurement, facilities and equipment.
• Coordinates special projects; analyzes information and makes recommendations to the Deputy Director.
• Assists in organizing, drafting, reviewing, obtaining approvals, monitoring, executing, and evaluating non-information technology (IT) procurements in the Division.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required as enumerated in the duties 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years of experience with evaluating accounting problems of complex difficulty.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience analyzing and interpreting complex accounting records and reports.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with computer programs/language such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with invoices and/or cash receipt processing.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience reviewing, establishing, implementing, and interpreting policy and procedures.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience establishing goals and objectives for subordinate personnel.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience working with personnel matters in the private or public sector.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience with office practices, procedures, and programs.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully pass background investigation.
• Successfully pass drug screen.
• 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.