Accountant Advanced

Date: Dec 11, 2023Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62702-5076

Job Requisition ID: 32758

Agency: Department of Public Health
Office: Women's Health & Family Services

Division: Deputy Director's Office

Posting ID: 60-24-0131

Posted: 12/12/2023-12/26/2023
Salary: $4,706 - $6,887/Month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

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 MUSTapply 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.

Posting Identification Number:

60-24-0131

Agency Marketing Statement

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 $600 million in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,100 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to review, audit and prepare invoices for payment and enters into the Department’s accounting system. Maintains and updates OWHFS trackers to reflect payments pending and made. Tracks monthly/quarterly the payment status for vendors, grantees and governmental partners. Assists OWHFS non-fiscal staff with procurement activities. Performs complex accounting and auditing work related to grant funds. Prepares financial reports and statements. Reconciles and analyses complex accounting statements and reports. Conducts research for internal and external audits. Participates in monthly, quarterly and annual financial closeout reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews, audits, and prepares invoices for payment and enters into the Department’s accounting system.
• Performs complex accounting and auditing work involving the maintenance of a variety of grant account funds and the preparation of related financial reports and statements.
• Assists Fiscal Manager and Accounting Supervisor with the research and preparation of responses to internal and external audit requests.
• Provides fiscal support for OWHFS program staff in relation to grants, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Reviews grantees budgets and provides budget and reimbursement trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned, or required, 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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: 535 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5076

Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

Agency Contact Email: DPH.HRApplications@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-785-2031

This position DOESN'T contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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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:

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,706.00 - $6,887.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person