DOC Public Safety Shared Services Assets Property Control Accountant

Overview

Position Title: Accountant (Upward Mobility)

Job Requisition : 52412

Closing Date: 01/16/2026 11:59 p.m.

Agency: Department of Corrections

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,954/month; CBA Applies;
Full Range: $4,954-$7,200/month

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

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• 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  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
• Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
• While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. The Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities as required by law.
• Maintain compliance with department policies and procedures.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a detail-oriented person to serve as a Fixed Assets/Property Control Accountant in the Fixed Assets/Property Control Unit. The selected person will perform professional accounting duties in the maintenance of property control records and financial reporting procedures. This position will also establish and maintain inventory accounts, reconcile reports, and maintain appropriate property control and fixed assets systems.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

• Maintains property control records in the Statewide Accounting System for the Illinois Department of Corrections.
• Reconciles the Statewide Accounting System on a regular basis.
• Receives daily transactional documents for property control, verifying accuracy and timely processing.
• Assists with the fixed asset physical inventory process.
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• Responds to audit request inquiries.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• 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.
• Qualifying state employees in the 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.

• Prefers at least five (5) years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Prefers a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and/or similar type of computer programs.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience using a Statewide Accounting System.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working with inventory reports.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience working on a physical annual certification of inventory.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of…