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GAAP Coordinator

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Date:  Aug 13, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  39863

GAAP COORDINATOR

 

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Posting ID: DF39863

BPIS: 09046

Start Date: 07/15/2024

Closing Date/: 09/25/2024

Salary: Anticipated starting salary $10,000/ based on experience

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

 


****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Posting ID: DF39863

Job Descrition:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking to hire a motivated candidate to serve as a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Coordinator. This position directs and coordinates financial reporting for HFS; reviews and responsible for the Financial records reports and statements to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to submitting GAAP packages or financial statements for HFS; monitors and ensures the completion of Comptroller SCO forms; serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages; directs studies and analyses related to ever changing statutory (both federal and state) policies and regulations, State Plan Amendment, contractual provisions and administrative rules, regarding changes that impact HFS GAAP packages and financial statement reporting; keeps abreast of new developments in the financial reporting and accounting fields. Additionally, serves as a full-line supervisor and plans, directs, and supervise the accounting activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

 

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

 

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
•    Monday-Friday work schedule
•    Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas (Remote work may be an option for certain positions)
•    Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
•    Pension Plan
•    Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
•    Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
•    Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
•    New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
•    Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
•    (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)


If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

 

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of out programs is maintained. 

 

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description

  • Serves as the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Coordinator for the Division of Finance
  • Reviews financial reporting records, reports, and statements to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing GAAP packages or financial statements for HFS
  • Monitors and ensures the completion of State Comptroller Office (SCO) forms
  • Serves as full line supervisor
  • Serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors, or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages
  • Directs studies and analyses related to ever changing statutory (both federal and state), State Plan Amendments, contractual provisions, and administrative rules regarding changes that impact HFS GAAP package and financial statement reporting
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the financial reporting and accounting fields
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires bachelor's degree in accounting, business or economics 
  • Requires applicant to be registered or licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  •  Requires five years of experience as a CPA conducting audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and/or preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Five years of professional experience utilizing accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and procedures
  •  Five years of experience applying laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures
  • Three years of experience developing and revising difficult accounting and auditing procedures
  • Three years of experience evaluating difficult accounting problems, analyzing, and interpreting extensive complex accounting records and reports
  • Two years of experience with Statewide Accounting Management Systems (SAMS), and Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or equivalent accounting system
  • Three years of experience auditing information systems
  • Two years of experience supervising, directing, training and coordinating the activities of subordinates engaged in accounting activities
  • Requires the ability to pass a background check
  • Requires the ability to maintain and utilize state issued equipment

Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location: 2200 Churchill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Agency Contact:HFS.DOFApps@illinois.gov

Job Family: Leadership & Management

 

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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