Accountant

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Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials. Job Requisition ID: 57206 Opening Date: 07/07/2026 Closing Date: 07/20/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 Skill Option: UMP Certificate Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,127 - $7,135 per month ($61,524 - $85,620 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME Merit 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. Position Overview Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work including reviewing and approving vouchers, commodity control inventory, accounts payable, budget reporting, accounts receivable reconciliation and outdated drug return reconciliation. Serves as the Bureau’s Commodity Control Coordinator and Accounts Payable liaison. Assists the Business Administrator with the Bureau’s budget by generating accounting reports. Monitors pharmacy outdate drug returns, which includes working with the pharmacy and distributor to maximize credit for returns. Reconciles the Bureau’s cash receipts, Receipts Deposit Transmittal’s (C-64’s), cash receipt book and cash list for each deposit. Essential Functions Performs professional accounting work for the Bureau of Pharmacy & Clinical Support Services, Business Office. Serves as Bureau’s Commodity Control Coordinator. Assists Business Administrator with the Bureau’s budget by generating accounting reports for review and providing periodic spending updates to the Business Administrator. Serves as the Bureau’s Accounts Payable liaison. Reconciles the Bureau’s cash receipts, Receipts Deposit Transmittal’s (C-64’s), cash receipt book and cash list for each deposit. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably 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 OR requires 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. Conditions of Employment 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. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services Benefits Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 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) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Upward Mobility Program This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application. Revolving Door 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr