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Office of the Illinois State Treasurer · 1 week ago

Senior Accounting Specialist

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

The Office of the Illinois State Treasurer is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to manage complex accounting and financial analysis tasks. This role involves preparing financial reports, performing reconciliations, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations within the division.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs analysis of financial data, recommends edits and corrective actions to ensure the accuracy of data, files, and records

Responsible for the preparation and/or review of monthly receipt and expenditure reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as necessary

Reconciles Illinois State Treasurer's Office reports to Comptroller's Office records

Processes documents necessary for corrections related to expenditures, obligations, or EATs

Performs detailed monthly and quarterly reconciliations to ensure Office compliance

Preparation of quarterly reports, including receipts and disbursements for Locally Held Funds for submission to the Comptroller's Office

Creates and maintains detailed procedure manual for all job functions

Serves in the accounts receivable function by recording data in the applicable system, as well as the quarterly reporting to the Comptroller's Office

Responsible for year-end reporting and balancing with the Comptroller's Office including the preparation of GAAP packages and reports

Prepares schedules and reports for annual financial statement reporting including the annual preparation of the Office's programmatic financial reports

Assists division management in the review of public acts, statutes, and any changes recommended, assessing impact on Treasurer's Office operations

Assists in the accounts payable function, including but not limited to, the preparation of vouchers related to the State's Debt Service agreements

Prepares schedules for compliance examination reporting including the preparation of the biennial non-fiscal officer report

Support division management in maintaining interest allocation reporting and reporting monthly investment activity for use by the Treasurer's Investment Committee

Assist division management in efficient and effective system conversions and upkeep for interest allocation and the division's involvement in investment systems

Provides back-up to other Fiscal Operations staff as necessary

Ensures that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory and organizational procedures

Performs special projects as requested

Qualification

Governmental accountingGAAP standardsGASB standardsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsDetail orientedCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any other related field

Three (3) or more years of experience in government accounting

Knowledge of the theories and principles of governmental accounting, including but not limited to, GAAP and GASB standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Detail oriented with excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

The ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the general public

Company

Office of the Illinois State Treasurer

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is dedicated to protecting the state’s portfolio, ensuring the liquidity of all investments, and consistently producing earnings at or above industry standards.

Founded in 1818

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees