Accountant Jobs in Springfield, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Accountant Advanced within the Administrative and Fiscal Unit of the Office of Finance and Administration. This individual will process accounts payable and travel vouchers for various offices within the agency, perform complex accounting and auditing work, as well as prepare, examine, reconcile, and analyze complex statements and reports. This individual will maintain official accounting records for the grant accounts and prepare grant agreement obligations. This position is responsible for effectively communicating with assigned offices and Divisions as well as auditing travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness to verify that they are in accordance with the Governor's Travel Control Board's regulations. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply today.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• 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)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

*These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Under direction, independently performs complex accounting and auditing work for the Agency.
• Performs purchasing functions for assigned accounts which includes communications with assigned Offices and Divisions, locating and contracting vendors to adhere to the small business, minority business and veteran business procurement programs.
• Prepares, examines, reconciles and analyzes complex statements and financial reports for office use.
• Prepares periodic financial projections to control spending of state and federal allotments.
• Assists in preparation of the Bureau of Finance's annual budget by preparing budgetary projections based on current expenditures in assigned areas.
• Audits travel vouchers for accuracy and completeness and verifies that they are in accordance with Travel Guide for State Employee's maintained by the Governor's Travel Control Board.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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 $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 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.