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State of Illinois · 1 week ago

DOC Public Safety Shared Services Center Accountant - Accounts Payable

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,954/mo - $7,200/mo

4+ years exp

The State of Illinois is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. They are seeking an Accountant for the Department of Corrections, responsible for managing Accounts Payable accounts, reconciling reports, and addressing complex inquiries related to accounting practices.

AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains Accounts Payable accounts for the agencies serviced by Public Safety Shared Services

Reconciles SAP and Comptroller system reports

Answers high technical and complex inquiries regarding accounting requirements and practices for Accounts Payable systems and requirements

Responds to management inquiries

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

Qualification

AccountingAccounts PayableSAPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAuditingBilingual skillsCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

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

Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check

Requires ability to pass a drug screen

Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department

Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer

Preferred

Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience working in accounting and/or auditing

Prefers at least two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook and/or similar type of computer programs

Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment

Prefers at least five (5) years of experience evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty such as rectifying discrepancies between financial system reports and developing a plan to resolve the issue

Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with multiple projects simultaneously

Prefers at least five (5) years of professional experience performing detailed work involving application of accounting theory to routine accounting or auditing problems such as with a reconciliation process