Accounting And Fiscal Administration Career Trainee

Agency : Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Position Title: Accounting & Fiscal Admin Career Trainee (Upward Mobility)

Closing Date/Time: 07/15/2024

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Effective 7/1/24 $4,412 a month: Full Range $4,412 - $5,991.

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 2

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 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.

Posting Identification Number 38331

About the Position

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) is seeking candidates interested in a career path of accounting and grant administration. To meet the department's goals, every year OFM manages the release of more than one billion dollars in assistance to local governments, non-profits, and small businesses.

Accountants play a key role in the review and approval of all financial components of more than 800 grants the department releases every year which are essential for Illinois to meet its economic goals. By joining the team as an accounting & fiscal administration career trainee you will learn grant accounting standards as well as internal state accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn the financial ins and outs of state government accounting and excited to help the department execute grants to spur economic opportunity. We welcome interested applicants who can oversee accounts and records of this State agency to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1.Participates in a training program for grant processing to obtain knowledge, skill and expertise in the various phases to prepare for the obligation of a grant.

2.Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty to gain experience and develop working skills required for the position.

3.Receives training on the review and evaluation of the grant closeout process for the programs assigned and interacts with the program staff and/or grantee to resolve any issues.

4.Participates in a training program for loan processing to obtain knowledge, skill and expertise in the various phases to prepare for the obligation and payout of the loan.

5.Receives training to obtain knowledge on how to review and process cash requests submitted by the grantee community for the programs assigned.

6.Tracks data for the department's equity investments.

7.Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experience.

8.Performs other duties as required or assigned with are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or an allied field. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Prefers one year of experience working in an office environment.

2.Prefers one year of experience utilizing electronic accounting software, like SAP or another like accounting software system.

3.Prefers intermediate level of expertise in the use of electronic spreadsheet software.

Conditions of Employment

1.Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers - taxpayers, businesses, workers and communities - by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extent possible. The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through focused on business, community, and workforce development.

Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

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