ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED

Position Overview The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a detail-oriented and organized Accountant Advanced to perform independently complex accounting and auditing work involving the maintenance of the account system utilized at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. The incumbent will review and verify accuracy and appropriateness of financial documents and data on the state of Illinois Accountability, Credibility, Transparency, Sustainability (ACTS) Standard Accounting Program. This position acts as custodian for Petty Cash Funds and prepares Locally Held Fund payments and receipts. The Accountant Advanced meets with inter/intra agency staff and contractors to reconcile complex issues. Essential Functions Performs independently complex accounting and auditing work involving the maintenance of the account system utilized at ISVI. Reviews and verifies accuracy and appropriateness of financial documents and data on the ACTS Standard Accounting Program. Examines and verifies accuracy and appropriateness of Locally Held Funds utilizing the current statewide Accounting System. Acts as custodian for Petty Cash Funds. Meets with inter/intra agency staff and contractors to reconcile complex issues. Serves as a professional resource to lower-level staff. Performs other duties as required within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years 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. Conditions of Employment Must meet Illinois School for the Visually Impaired health and safety requirements. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity. Benefits Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick days annually 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually Flexible Work Schedules (when available) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even-numbered years 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program Optional Pre-Tax Programs (MCAP, DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions #J-18808-Ljbffr