ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Accountant Supervisor
Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,703 Monthly; Full Range: $5,703 - $8,170 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full-Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.
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.
Posting Identification Number REQ#43754 - IPR#47385
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Accountant Supervisor in the Bureau of Construction. This position supervises and reviews the work of accounting personnel who are responsible for maintenance of payment records and files, compiling information for awarding and maintaining payment functions, and auditing change authorizations and maintenance of various logs and ledgers on highway construction contracts.
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
- Supervises accounting staff who are responsible for maintenance of payment records and files, compiling information for awarding and maintaining payment functions, and auditing change authorizations and maintenance of various logs and ledgers on highway construction contracts.
- Audits final payment requests for highway projects statewide and reviews contracts, related correspondence, and pay packets to ensure appropriate credits have been made and final payments are in accordance with contract specifications.
- Audits progress payment estimates, including material allowances, from the construction payment system for quantities completed to date, and either approves for payment or reruns after revising any incorrect information.
- 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 (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and procedures.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
- Prefers working knowledge of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
- Prefers ability to prepare 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 including written or numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Prefers skill and ability to evaluate more difficult accounting problems and to analyze and interpret more complex accounting records.
- Prefers ability to supervise a staff of subordinates engaged in general accounting, budgeting or external auditing activities.
- Prefers ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships and to deal tactfully with controversial problems.
Conditions of Employment
1. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
2. Successful completion of a background investigation
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Accountant Supervisor.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Bureau of Construction
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV Posting Group: Transportation; Leadership & Management
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.
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield