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Posted : Wednesday, April 17, 2024 02:36 AM
Agency: Department of Central Management Services
Position Title: Accountant
Closing Date/Time: 05/14/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4439 monthly; Full Range $4439 - $6377 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
***A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS POSITION.
*** 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.
Posting Identification Number 37417 POSITION SUMMARY The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Accounting Operations Section under the CMS Comptroller.
Under general supervision, this position will independently perform technical accounting assignments.
This position prepares, maintains, analyzes, and reconciles complex account books in the billing and receivable systems including, but not limited to, Systems Application Products (SAP).
The ideal candidate will be able to prepare daily, monthly, and yearly reports as well as post cash receipts and maintain, review, and distribute subsidiary records.
The ideal candidate will process and review all checks, money orders and cash collected, respond to billing inquiries, and provide fiscal assistance as needed to other Accounts Receivable staff.
The ideal candidate will be able to travel to perform these duties.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of revenue ledgers, financial records, statements, and reports for agency funds for the Department of Central Management Services (CMS).
Maintains and examines complex systems used for accounts receivable information by the various funds and accounts.
Reconciles the Treasurer’s drafts reflecting the daily deposits.
Reviews accounts receivable aging reports and examines accounts receivable data to identify receivables exceeding past due thresholds.
Examines and prepares financial records, statements, summary reports, and ledgers using complex accounts receivable systems to provide accounts receivable information to the agencies, Office of Finance & Management, and Comptroller for analysis purposes.
Serves as accounting liaison with agencies to ensure the accuracy of the billings being produced.
Performs development, testing, and implementation of enhancements to existing and new systems.
Provides fiscal accounts receivable assistance as needed to other accounts receivable staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of 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 or four 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 classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience with governmental accounting.
Prefers a working knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) for financial reporting.
Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience with word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and database software applications.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
Requires the ability to travel.
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 Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens.
The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.
Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
CMS offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave.
Pension Plan.
Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually); paid personal days (3 days annually).
Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually.
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today! Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Work Location: 401 S.
Spring St Springfield, IL 62704 Agency Contact: Emily.
Micek2@Illinois.
gov Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.
General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions.
There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
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: donotreply@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com systems@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com
*** 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.
Posting Identification Number 37417 POSITION SUMMARY The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Accounting Operations Section under the CMS Comptroller.
Under general supervision, this position will independently perform technical accounting assignments.
This position prepares, maintains, analyzes, and reconciles complex account books in the billing and receivable systems including, but not limited to, Systems Application Products (SAP).
The ideal candidate will be able to prepare daily, monthly, and yearly reports as well as post cash receipts and maintain, review, and distribute subsidiary records.
The ideal candidate will process and review all checks, money orders and cash collected, respond to billing inquiries, and provide fiscal assistance as needed to other Accounts Receivable staff.
The ideal candidate will be able to travel to perform these duties.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of revenue ledgers, financial records, statements, and reports for agency funds for the Department of Central Management Services (CMS).
Maintains and examines complex systems used for accounts receivable information by the various funds and accounts.
Reconciles the Treasurer’s drafts reflecting the daily deposits.
Reviews accounts receivable aging reports and examines accounts receivable data to identify receivables exceeding past due thresholds.
Examines and prepares financial records, statements, summary reports, and ledgers using complex accounts receivable systems to provide accounts receivable information to the agencies, Office of Finance & Management, and Comptroller for analysis purposes.
Serves as accounting liaison with agencies to ensure the accuracy of the billings being produced.
Performs development, testing, and implementation of enhancements to existing and new systems.
Provides fiscal accounts receivable assistance as needed to other accounts receivable staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of 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 or four 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 classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience with governmental accounting.
Prefers a working knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) for financial reporting.
Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience with word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and database software applications.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
Requires the ability to travel.
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 Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens.
The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.
Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
CMS offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave.
Pension Plan.
Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually); paid personal days (3 days annually).
Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually.
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today! Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Work Location: 401 S.
Spring St Springfield, IL 62704 Agency Contact: Emily.
Micek2@Illinois.
gov Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.
General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions.
There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.
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: donotreply@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com systems@SIL-P1.
ns2cloud.
com
• Phone : NA
• Location : 401 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL
• Post ID: 9157787413
