Accountant Supervisor, Validation Unit (Accountant Supervisor)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Accountant Supervisor in the Accounts Receivable/Validation Unit within the Office of Finance and Administration.  The individual will process daily deposits by entering check lots, scanning checks from multiple divisions throughout the agency, and preparing Receipt Deposit Transmittal reports (C-64s).  The position is responsible for processing refunds and returned checks, maintaining Accounts Receivable for various programs, and preparing specialized annual reports for submission to the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC).  The individual will review the quarterly Accounts Receivable reports that are filed with the IOC and provide detailed supporting documentation to internal and external auditors regarding receipts and Accounts Receivable.  Serves as a working supervisor.  We welcome all qualified candidates to apply today.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• 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)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.asp

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, performs the following tasks:-Multiple levels of sorting, grouping, and classifying all incoming receipt source documents.
• Compiles the data to complete the submission of the annual Fee Imposition Report required by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC).
• Prepares daily deposits and scanning checks for multiple divisions throughout the agency.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Provides annual or periodic reports and records as needed for preparation of annual GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) packages, for departmental financial statements, in response to audit inquiry, and to meet reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of those 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.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.