IT Accounts Payable Specialist (Executive I)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 53135
Posting Date: 03/24/2026
Closing Date: 04/07/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,928.00/Monthly - Full Range: $5,928.00 - $8,493.00/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: N/A
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.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as an IT Accounts Payable Specialist, organizing, executing, controlling and evaluating the goals, objectives, and operation of the IT Accounts Payable Unit. In this role, you will analyze, recommend, implement, and modify current processing procedures of the Invoice Verification Program to ensure accurate review, validation, and payment of vendor bills related to IT services, equipment, and associated charges. Additionally, this position will analyze and review prepared obligation documents, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contractual services agreements, and proper account codes established by the Comptroller’s Office. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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.
Essential Functions
- Under direction, serves as a IT Accounts Payable Specialist for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), organizing, planning, executing, controlling and evaluating the goals, objectives, and operation of the IT Accounts Payable Unit and performing fiscal analysis, review, and verification of complex changes for the State of Illinois’ IT services, equipment, and related purchases.
- Analyzes, recommends, implements, and modifies current processing procedures of the Invoice Verification Program to ensure accurate review, validation, and payment of vendor bills related to IT services, equipment, and associated charges.
- Analyzes and reviews prepared obligation documents, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contractual services agreements, and proper account codes established by the Comptroller’s Office.
- Develops, evaluates, and recommends procedures to enhance verification systems and processes for resolution of complex billing/payment and inventory issues and performs technical research for the IT Accounts Payable Manager into the automation of invoice verification activities.
- Reviews and approves IT and related payments by performing a thorough, detailed pre-audit to ensure accuracy and compliance with various inventory and billing systems as well as agency contracts, fiscal standards, and procedures.
- 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 (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
- Requires one (1) year of professional administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Specialized Skills
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience conducting IT or Telecom Accounts Payable processing utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial systems such as SAP system.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience performing research, analysis, and reconciliation of vendor IT service, equipment, and related charges against contact specifications and procurement policies.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience conducting Accounts Payable operations and state procurement policies, including experience using BidBuy and SAMS procurement and accounting systems.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience supporting IT related procurement activities including reviewing, validating, and tracking purchase orders, obligations, and vendor invoices.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- One (1) year of professional experience conducting IT or Telecom Accounts Payable processing utilizing the SAP system, or a similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial system.
- One (1) year of professional experience performing research, analysis, and reconciliation of vendor IT service, equipment, and related charges against contact specifications and procurement policies.
- One (1) year of professional experience conducting Accounts Payable operations and state procurement policies, including experience using BidBuy, SAMS, or comparable procurement and accounting systems.
- One (1) year of professional experience supporting IT related procurement activities including reviewing, validating, and tracking purchase orders, obligations, and vendor invoices.
- One (1) year of professional experience with Statewide Accounting Management Systems (SAMS) or a similar system processes and procedures.
- One (1) year of professional experience adapting to new processes, systems, and policy changes in a dynamic IT and financial operations environment.
- Ability to develop, refine, and implement invoice processing procedures or workflow improvements for accounts payable operations.
- Ability to analyze financial data, billing records, and vendor contracts logically and exercise sound judgment in resolving operational or procedural discrepancies.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with technical teams, fiscal staff, vendors, and agency management.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey technical and financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
- Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 120 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Jessica.Jordan2@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity 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.
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
Statement of Economic Interests:
This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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