Accountant (Upward Mobility)

Accountant (Upward Mobility) - # 36810

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Agency : Department of Human Services

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID: 36810

Opening Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date: 04/19/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,439 - $6,660 per month ($53,268 - $79,920 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 36810

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to coordinate and monitor facility-wide purchasing. Advises lower-level staff of purchasing policies and procedures. Independently performs professional accounting involving all phases of accounting, internal auditing, fiscal reporting, fiscal management information and maintenance for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center. Analyzes financial activities and current fund status.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors facility-wide purchasing.
• Independently performs professional accounting involving all phases of accounting, internal auditing, fiscal reporting, fiscal management information and maintenance for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center.
• Analyzes financial activities and current fund status.
• Completes all facility purchases less than $2K in accordance with procurement policies.
• Audits LHF cash on hand monthly.
• 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 of college with courses in business administration and accounting or 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 class.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to utilize a personal computer, including Word, Microsoft Access and Excel applications.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the .

Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday

Accounting Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Mental Health

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Business Administration Agency Contact: [email protected]

Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

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)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Must apply online.

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]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,439.00 - $6,660.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business administration and accounting or four (4) years of technical accounting experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• accounting: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person