ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION CAREER TRAINEE

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Agency : Department of Employment Security Closing Date/Time: 04/03/2024 Salary: Anticipated starting salary $4,110 a month; full range $4,110 - $5,761 a month Job Type: Salaried County: DuPage Number of Vacancies: 3 Plan/BU: RC062

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

36050

Targeted title for this position is Staff Tax Auditor (ES Tax Auditor I) Req.# 35988

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as a Tax Auditor Trainee. This position will participate in an agency training program to develop knowledge, skills, and expertise in auditing employers' original books and records for compliance with the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Act. Responsibilities include successfully completing classroom-based training and assessments and traveling to employer worksites to receive on-the-job training in performing audits. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a background in accounting, payroll administration, or auditing. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of employer tax laws, and experience performing detailed and thorough analysis of financial documents. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers.

Job Responsibilities

1. Under immediate supervision, for a period of time not to exceed twelve months, participates in an agency sponsored training program as a Tax Auditor Trainee for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

2. Accepts and completes assignments of increasing difficulty utilizing an agency supplied PC and/or laptop and software

3. Participates in meetings with employers and/or their legal representatives

4. Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experience

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or an allied field 2. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title (Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program may complete combinations of specific proficiency test and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the educational requirements.)

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1. Professional and/or classroom experience utilizing knowledge of accounting and auditing theories, methods, and procedures 2. Professional and/or classroom experience utilizing knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to government accounting and auditing procedures 3. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel 4. Experience preparing and presenting comprehensive financial, accounting and/or audit reports 5. Experience working with tax software systems to perform audits; examples of applicable tax software systems include but are not limited to: GenTax and MyTax Illinois 6. Experience speaking to various groups to convey policy and procedures in a manner easily understood by diverse audiences

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires an Illinois State Police background check and self-disclosure of any criminal history 2. Requires appropriate valid driver's license and access to an automobile 3. Requires ability to travel, with some overnight stays

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Work Location: 837 S Westmore-Meyers Rd, Lombard, Illinois, 60148 Agency Contact:

Jessica Fuhrman

Email: [email protected]

Job Family: 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).

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:

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