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Job Requisition ID: 57651 Opening Date: 07/22/2026Closing Date: 08/05/2026Agency: State Employee Retirement SystemClass Title: ACCOUNT TECHNICIAN II - 00116 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: $4,747.00 - $6,446.00 monthly / CBA language appliesJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
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.
We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position which serves as an Account Technician II in Vouchering of the Administrative Service Section at State Retirement Systems (SRS). This position is responsible for reviewing and entering removals for SRS benefits, entering outside deductions for current SRS benefits, and reviewing and processing files for new benefits. This position is also responsible for processing monthly expenses. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, detail oriented, have excellent analytic, communication (both verbal and in writing), and organizational skills. SRS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free parking on-site.
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

• Prepares both benefit payment and refund files for vouchering.
• Analyzes reports received from the Comptroller's Office regarding rejected electronic fund transfers and takes the necessary action to correct the record to ensure that benefit payments are paid accurately on the next available payroll.
• Codes federal and state withholding changes and multiple optional payroll deduction forms, including verifying accurate payee status and entry to benefit data base.
• Prepares both administrative and claims receivable refund vouchers for initial phase of payment through the SAMS/SAP vouchering system.
• Prepares all electronic fund transfer forms for next available continuing monthly benefit payment, ensuring benefit payments are paid accurately to requestor on the next available prelist by verifying status of payee and mailing address provided on form.
• Accurately completes and submits Illinois Office of the Comptroller Warrant Action Request Form (C-50) which directs a stop and replacement for lost or destroyed benefit payment warrants.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college and one year of technical accounting experience; or
• Requires four years of related clerical bookkeeping experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers extensive knowledge of accounting techniques.
• Prefers working knowledge of state or non-state accounting procedures.
• Prefers ability to apply established accounting methods and techniques.
• Prefers ability to resolve discrepancies with financial documents.
• Prefers experience working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Prefers experience working with the SAMS system and/or SAP.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, in the office on a full-time basis, no remote work option
Headquarter Location: 2101 S. Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, IL, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Jenny Reichart
Email: Jenny.Reichart@srs.illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-6955
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS
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 please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
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

The purpose of State Retirement Systems is to provide an orderly means whereby aged or disabled employees may be retired from active service, without prejudice or hardship, and to enable employees to accumulate reserves for themselves and their dependents for old age, disability, death and termination of employment, thus effecting economy and efficiency in the administration of the State Government.