ACCOUNTANT - Upward Mobility Program

Position Overview

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of revenue ledgers for agency funds for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR).  Provides fiscal accounts receivable assistance as needed to staff engaged in but not limited to the following processes: cash receipts, computing and issuing refunds or credits, generating bills and managing past-due collections; ensures an ongoing review and evaluation process of program operations to ensure optimum production and efficiency; reviews and evaluates work functions and processes; coordinates accounts receivable activities with other areas of fiscal; serves as liaison with department staff in resolving problems associated with accounts receivable processing operations.  Serves as working supervisor.

State of Illinois Benefits
•    Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
•    12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
•    Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
•    Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
•    Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
•    Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
•    3 paid Personal Business Days annually
•    12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
•    10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
•    Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable) 
•    Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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Essential Functions

• Examines and reconciles internal accounting records and ledgers with source documentation and accounting systems such as the State Accounting Management System (SAMS) records agency funds.
• Analyzes and evaluates, on an on-going basis, the operational aspect and staffing needs for Accounts Receivable for the purpose of updating management effectiveness.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Reviews accounts receivable aging reports and examines accounts receivable date to identify receivables exceeding past due thresholds.  Presents recommended action to superior.
• Responds to accounts receivable related inquiries from management, auditors, and licensees
• Reconciles the Treasurer Office’s drafts reflecting the daily deposits, prepares a Receipt Transmittal Deposit (RTD) document for submission to other state entities including the Treasurer Office and/or the Comptroller’s Office.  Verifies the confirmation of receipts and processing of RTD’s.
• 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 of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Prefers at least  two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Prefers at least one year of supervisory or lead worker experience, including oversight of staff or work assignment.
• Prefers at least three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of three or more.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

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

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.