ACCOUNTANT - UPWARD MOBILITY PROGRAM

Position Summary

The Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles Central Garage is seeking to hire a highly motivated and professional Accountant. This position receives audits, reviews for accuracy, processes, and approves invoices for payment and is responsible for financial compliance with CMS Procurement policies, contractual compliance and correct accounting codes for goods and services. This position will also assist the Contract and Obligations Manager in the preparation of obligation documents. We invite all qualified applicants interested in supporting the Division of Vehicles as we serve the State of Illinois to apply for the position of an Accountant.

State of Illinois Benefits

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

Position Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, independently examines and reconciles a high volume of complex vendor invoices before approval.
• Communicates with IOC, Agency Bureaus, Central Management Services (CMS) Accounting, and vendors regarding vendor certification and payments.
• Prepares and communicates financial information to others, distributes mail, and maintains Accounts Payable and Account Receivable records.
• Provides technical insights and recommendations for the development, improvement, and recording of accounting procedures and methodologies.
• 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 (4) years of 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.
• 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 one (1) year of professional experience in Governmental Accounting working in Accounts Payable.
• Prefers working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to accounting or auditing procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience independently performing detailed reviews of complex financial documents in a timely and accurate manner to ensure compliance with Comptroller rules and guidelines and to communicate deficiencies in a concise manner.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional accounts payable experience in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software such as Systems Applications Products (SAP), database management systems such as HANA, Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS), or similar software.
• Prefers working knowledge of standard office accounting machines and software applications such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet development, word processing, Outlook email, or other similar software.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships and dealing tactfully with controversial problems.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel locally in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

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

About the Agency

Central Management Services (CMS) is the State of Illinois’ central operational support agency, the team that keeps government running smoothly behind the scenes. We provide the essential services that enable more than 80 agencies, boards, and commissions to serve the people of Illinois effectively. As the backbone of state operations, CMS delivers high‑quality, reliable, and forward‑thinking services that help government programs work efficiently and meet the needs of residents statewide.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner dedicated to the success of the State of Illinois through service, optimization, and inclusion. Our mission is to be the accessible agency that delivers essential, effective, and efficient services to State agencies and the people of Illinois. Our core values are: Trusted, Strategic, Effective, Innovative, Responsive, and Inclusive. Through strategic leadership CMS plays a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Illinois State government.

CMS provides a broad portfolio of statewide services through specialized bureaus such as: Administrative Hearings • African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission • Statewide Benefits • Communication and Information • Diversity and Inclusion • Fleet Administration • Labor Relations • Operational Excellence • Statewide Personnel • Property Management • Strategic Sourcing • Surplus Equipment Control.

CMS also operates internal service bureaus that support our agency’s own effectiveness and efficiency, including: Internal Audit • Finance and Management • Government Affairs • Human Resources • Legal Services • Strategic Transformation.

Professionals who join CMS become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to continuous improvement and public service excellence. CMS offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful statewide initiatives, collaborate with skilled and talented colleagues, shape strategic improvements across Illinois government, and support the operational foundation that allows state agencies to better serve the residents of Illinois. CMS is a place for people who want their work to matter; where innovation, service, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.