Accounts Receivable (ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN I)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Account Technician I for the Division of Vital Records.  Under direction of the Accounting and Customer Service Supervisor, performs a variety of complex and specialized confidential processes regarding vital records. Performs technical accounting work in maintaining established general account books.  Utilizes the accounting system to enter and verify customer requests and information as well as generating reports. Prepares, maintains, reviews and evaluates files, records and documents for processing.  Acts as the Division liaison with the IDPH Accounting Services.

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.aspx

Essential Functions

• Processes the various requests and forms received and manually enters the accounting and requester data into the Accounting Information System (AIS).
• Reviews and performs evaluations of request forms received from all sources including but not limited to, federal, state and local governments, hospitals, researchers and the general public.
• Prepares checks, cash, money orders, and credit card payments received.
• Manages and maintains the Death Certificate Surcharge Fund and the Cemetery Oversight Fund Accounting Database.
• 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 two years of college and completion of an approved training course or three years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

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.