DOC Western Accounting Unit Accountant

Agency : Department of Corrections- Western Correctional Center

Position Title: Accountant (Upward Mobility Program)

Closing Date/Time: 06/21/2024

Salary: Pay Range: Anticipated Starting Salary(Effective 7/1/24)$4965/month; Full Range: $4965-$6926/month

Job Type: Salaried

County: Brown

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 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.

Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Gudelines when applying for this title.

Posting Identification Number: 38600

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as an Accountant to work at Western Illinois Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and analytical skills allowing them to review financial statements, identify errors, and make corrections accordingly. They would be proficient in financial practices to perform critical accounting tasks allowing them to maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1.Posts and maintains detailed accounting books and subsidiary journals and ledgers for all locally held funds.

2.Maintains automated inventory control and reconciliations for Employee and Individual Commissary.

3.Maintains Property Control System and inputs changes.

4.Provides guidance for input and auditing of fiscal documents to automated asset control systems for commodities, property, trust fund, and budgetary accounting.

5.Audits internal fiscal procedures.

6.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualification

1.Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four (4) years of technical accounting experience.

Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working in accounting theory, principles, methods, and procedures.

2.Prefers at least one (1) year of experience applying auditing principles, methods, and procedures.

3.Prefers at least one (1) year of experience posting, maintaining, and reconciling ledger balances.

4.Prefers at least one (1) year of experience resolving accounting discrepancies.

5.Prefers at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office Software Applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel, or similar software.

6.Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in inventory control.

7.Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with the State Financial System or similar software.

Conditions of Employment

1.Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

2.Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.

Agency Statement

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equality, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency's success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to join our team.

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

• Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II

• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.

• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs

• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually

• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)

• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: 8:00am- 4:00pm with Saturdays and Sundays off.

Work Location: 2500 Route 99 S, Mount Sterling, Illinois, 62353

Agency Contact:

Kylee Hasten

Email: kylee.hasten@illinois.gov

Phone #:217-773-4441

Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Office & Administrative Support

This position [DOES NOT] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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