ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR

Job Requisition ID: 49548
Closing Date: 09/16/2025
​Agency: Department of Insurance
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - 00135
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,928 per month. Full range $5,928-$8,493
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.

 *Answer all application questions thoroughly. DO NOT STATE "SEE RESUME".*

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 Department of Insurance is seeking to hire an Accountant Supervisor to serve as a working supervisor of the staff and operations of the Insurance Tax Administration Unit, responsible for the annual collection and deposit of over $600 million in taxes and fees. This position reconciles records with the Treasurer’s records upon receipt of the Treasurer’s draft; implements all procedures necessary to comply with the Accounts Receivable Collection Act; audits and evaluates the Fire Marshall Tax, Cost Containment Fees, and Surplus Lines Tax filed and paid by insurance companies; audits semiannual Surplus Lines Privilege Tax filings to ensure filing is proper and accurate; assists with the less complex retaliatory tax audits. We invite all qualified candidates to apply

Essential Functions

• Serves as working supervisor to staff engaged in validation, cashiering and bookkeeping functions.
• Reconciles records with the Treasurer’s records upon receipt of the Treasurer’s draft.
• Implements all procedures necessary to comply with the Accounts Receivable Collection Act which involves quarterly reporting of delinquent accounts by days past due.
• Audits and evaluates the Fire Marshall Tax, Cost Containment Fees, and Surplus Lines Tax filed and paid by insurance companies.
• Audits semiannual Surplus Lines Privilege Tax filings to ensure filing is proper and accurate.
• Assists with the less complex retaliatory tax audits according to type of company, entity, capital and surplus requirements, Illinois statutes and the Department administrative regulations.
• 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 of college with courses in business administration and accounting.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience gaining extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and procedures.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience gaining extensive knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience gaining working knowledge of office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience gaining knowledge of security investments that include treasury securities and municipal securities.
• Prefers proven ability to prepare comprehensive accounting reports and spreadsheets.
• Prefers proven ability to determine violations and noncompliance with the law and to detect and explain significant irregularities.
• Prefers proven ability to review detailed work including written or numerical data and to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Prefers proven skill and ability to evaluate more difficult accounting problems and to analyze and interpret more complex accounting records.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience supervising a staff of subordinates engaged in general accounting, budgeting or external auditing activities.
• Prefers ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships and to deal tactfully with controversial problems.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.

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

About the Agency

The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance agents, investigating Workers Compensation fraud, and examining the operations and finances of insurance companies domiciled in the state. We are committed to protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry with innovation and efficiency. DOI has approximately 220 employees who are split between our Chicago and Springfield offices.

State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 3 Paid Personal Days annually
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

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Work Hours:  M-F; 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Requires the ability to report to the work location during work hours

Work Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Agency Contact Email: [email protected]
Posting Group:  Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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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