ACCOUNTANT (UMP)

Job Requisition ID: 48483
Closing Date: 09/03/2025
​Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,954 monthly; Full Range $4,954- $6,894 monthly.
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.

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.

Posting Identification Number 48483

Accountant (UMP)

(Job Assignment Only: Targeted title for Accounting & Fiscal Administration Career Trainee Bid Req# 48482)

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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Director, is seeking to hire an individual to serve as an Accountant, under general direction of the Grants Specialist, to serve as a grant accountant that will independently perform technical functions relative to organizing, planning, executing, and evaluating all Agency Federal and State Grants including scopes, budgets, and grant preparatory documents, ensuring all applicable requirements are met. They will prepare reports applicable to grants and related grant budgets and expenditures and serve as Liaison to Agency staff and external entities providing guidance and technical assistance to those parties.

The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 1/2 hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Performs professional accounting work involving the maintenance of Grant accounts, and thepreparation of related financial reports and statements for the Director/Chief of Staff, ChiefFinancial Officer (CFO) Finance Section.
• Reviews and updates an automated Grant tracking database.
• Examines and reconciles general account books, records, and documents.
• Performs professional Grant accounting work in maintaining budgetary control accounts.
• Assists working Supervisor with fiscal monitoring and reporting of Agency revenues,obligations, and expenditures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers elementary knowledge of professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
• Prefers ability to perform detailed work involving the application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems.
• Prefers ability to evaluate accounting problems of moderate difficulty and to analyze and interpret less complex accounting records and reports.
• Prefers ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, either manually or by machine.
• Prefers ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public.
• 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.
• Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel software.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires a current and valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to pass a namebased background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

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

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday 
Work Location: 2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62704

Agency Contact: Joe Mercier
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-785-2361
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

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.

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

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”), and seek a revolving door determination from the OEIG, or may be subject to a fine.”

Agency Statement: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State of Illinois, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life. IEPA works to safeguard the states natural resources from pollution to provide a healthy environment for its citizens. By partnering with businesses, local governments and citizens, IEPA is dedicated to continued protection of the air we breathe and our water and land resources.

The IEPA does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent IEPA employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]