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Financial Analyst (Accountant Advanced)

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  May 15, 2026
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  53632

Job Requisition ID: 53632 
Closing Date: 06/01/2026
​Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5384, Full Range: $5384 - $7631
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

 

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.

About the Agency

 

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

 

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
  • Option 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

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to manage and reconcile complex financial accounts and records. This role includes reviewing invoices and obligations for approval, preparing and analyzing statements and reports for federal and state financial reporting, and determining cash needs for grants and administrative requests. You will compile fiscal and statistical data for management, post journal entries for grant receipts and expenditures, and assist staff with reconciliation issues. If you have strong analytical skills and a passion for accuracy in financial operations, we invite you to join our team.

Essential Functions

  • Maintains, examines, and reconciles complex account books, records, and documents.
  • Reviews complex invoices and obligations for approval to the accounting level in the accounting system and ensures that an audit trail is being maintained.
  • Compiles and prepares information to review complex statements reports and other documentation for required monthly and annual Federal State financial reports.
  • Determines Cash needs based upon sub-grantee request and administrative need and requests cash from the appropriated Federal State or private grantor agency.
  • Compiles fiscal and statistical data for use by upper management.
  • Prepares and posts journal entries into complex ledger for grants receipts, cash requests, expenditures, etc.
  • Aids other staff persons with any questions or problems concerning various reconciliations of obligations, appropriations, contracts, detail objects receipts, etc.
  • 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 years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) year or more of practical experience working with the principles of governmental accounting, auditing, and statistics.
  • Prefers 2 years of experience reconciling and analyzing financial reports for errors.
  • Prefers 2 years of experience providing accounting assistance to subordinate staff.
  • Prefers experience in Microsoft Excel demonstrating proficiency writing and utilizing advanced functions or formulas.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 1 Natural Resources Wy, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Nick gilmore
Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-900-0013
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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