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Job Title: Obligations Accountant 
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 02/24/2025 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,766 per month; Full Range $4,766 - $6,632 
Job Type: Salaried 
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Plan/BU: RC062 
                  Please upload a copy of your transcripts for full consideration 

This position is a union position; therefore, the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract provisions apply to filling this position. 
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. 
Applications submitted via email or paper (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. 

                                        Posting Identification Number 44583 

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 and flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can use 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 a lasting future with the State of Illinois. 

Position Overview 
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire an Accountant for the Accounts Payable/Obligations Unit within the Office of Financial Management. This position will ensure obligations and invoice vouchers are accurate and complete before submission to the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC). The position will also be responsible for invoice voucher corrections and the entries necessary in SAP to match the records on file with the IOC. The position requires someone who is detail-oriented, can solve problems and provide a solution, and has self-initiative. We invited qualified, high-energy applicants to apply for the Financial Management Accountant position! 

Essential Functions 

• Maintains records, reports, and documents for all administrative contract liabilities via accounts payable reports, obligation trackers, and accounting journal entries by funding source, program, and sub-account.                                                                           • Reviews new and amended administrative contracts and obligations, maintaining records that support the financial position of the Department's funds, appropriations, and sub-accounts within statewide accounting systems. 
• Directs and performs an audit of agency invoice vouchers related to obligations to assure compliance with internal, state, and federal rules and regulations. 
• Coordinates developing and communicating various financial reports designed to provide Program Management staff with current and projected fund availability on the Department's federal and state funds. 
• Produces reports tracking expired contracts and prior-year obligated amounts to determine if obligation needs to be decreased. 
• Completes financial data required by internal and external auditors, federal grant and project managers, contractors, and consultants. 
• Assists the Accounts Payable/Obligations Unit Supervisor by directing operations. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned reasonably within the scope of the abovementioned duties. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completing four (4) years of college, with business administration and accounting courses, or four (4) years of technical accounting experience. 

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of experience in professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods and/or procedures. 
• Requires three (3) years of experience with office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines, and equipment. 
• Requires one (1) year of experience utilizing electronic accounting software, like Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or others. 
• Requires one (1) year of experience evaluating account problems. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of experience in professional accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and/or procedures. 
• Prefers three (3) years of experience with office methods, procedures, standard office accounting machines, and equipment. 
• Prefers one (1) year of experience utilizing electronic accounting software, like Systems Applications and Products (SAP) or others. 
• Prefers one (1) year of experience evaluating account problems. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience analyzing and interpreting accounting records and reports. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience performing detailed work involving written and numerical data. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience making arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately either manually or by machine. 
• Prefers one (1) year of experience in an office setting, establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the public. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of background check and self-disclosure of criminal history form. 
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime, including scheduled or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.

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

About the Agency 
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois' world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business. 

Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Work Location: 1 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, Illinois, 62701 
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov {FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE                                                                                Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement 

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). 

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