ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

Job Requisition ID: 49862 

Division/Section/Unit: Fiscal Operations / Accounts Payable / Recievable / Accounts Payable
HR Tracking #: 37364
Position Title: Accountant Supervisor - Accounts Payable
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
​Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - 00135
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipate starting salary $5,928 per month. Full salary range $5,928 - $8,493 per month
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.

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

Under direction, supervises the staff and operations of the Accounts Payable Unit. Supervises the Accounts Payable Unit within the Division of Fiscal Operations. Serves as working supervisor. Utilizes applicable accounting systems and source documentation to supervise the preparation, examination, reconciliation, and analysis of highly sensitive statements, reports, and records for the program. Serves as a liaison for the Accounts Payable program. Conducts studies to aid the processing, reports, methods, compliances, policies, and procedures.

State of Illinois Benefits
• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

Essential Functions

• Supervises the Accounts Payable Unit within the Division of Fiscal Operations.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Utilizes applicable accounting systems and source documentation to supervise the preparation, examination, reconciliation, and analysis of highly sensitive statements, reports, and records for the program.
• Serves as a liaison for the Accounts Payable program.
• Conducts studies to aid the processing, reports, methods, compliances, policies, and procedures.
• 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 years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
• Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning, and control or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five years of experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning, and control or public accounting.
• Prefers at least three years of Accounts Payable experience, with specific experience in requisitions, vouchers, invoices, and reconciliations.
• Prefers at least two years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of two or more.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.

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

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Agency Contact: [email protected]
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

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:

• [email protected]
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