Account Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.

The Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles Contract/Obligations/Accounts Payable (AP) section is seeking to hire a professional Account Technician I. This position will examine, audit, review, and analyze financial files, documents, and reports for the State Garage Revolving Fund (SGRF). This position will verify contractual service agreements and proper account codes during the approval process of vendor payments. This position also provides support and assists other AP Section staff with examining and analysis of monthly billings for garage shops and fuel.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, examines, audits, reviews, and analyzes financial files, documents, and reports for the State Garage Revolving Fund (SGRF).
• Verifies through established processes the compliance of Central Management Services (CMS) procurement policies, contractual service agreements, and proper account codes in accordance with the Comptroller’s Uniform Statewide Accounting System (CUSAS) codes during the approval process of vendor payments.
• Updates pertinent accounting files (i.e., site receiving documentation, batch sheets, vendor payments, contracts and amendments, change of address information, rate agreement contracts, spending history, etc.).
• Provides support, and assists AP Section staff, with examining and analysis of monthly billings for garage shops and fuel.

Requirements:

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college and completion of an approved training course or three years of related clerical bookkeeping 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.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience utilizing standard accounting software applications such as Microsoft Excel or other comparable spreadsheet applications.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience applying established accounting methods and techniques.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience gaining knowledge of state or non-state accounting procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience gaining knowledge of office methods and procedures.

Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.

Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.

Pre-Register online at:
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Arlington Heights Job Fair
Friday, June 26, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM

DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington Heights- Chicago
75 W Algonquin Road
Algonquin, IL 60005

All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.

Tips for Success:

• Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
• Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume.
• Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
• Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
• Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
• Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)

Pre-Register online at:
-heights-job-fair-6-2026/