Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Job

Requisition

Closing Date: 02/03/2026

Agency:
State Employee Retirement System

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130, Upward Mobility

Skill Option:
None

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary: $4,954.00 - $6,894.00 monthly / CBA language applies

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code:

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.

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Accountant within the Accounting Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS). This position is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the postings to the SERS (State Employees Retirement System) member accounts. Specifically, the earnings, time worked, contributions, and service credit that make up an active member account posting are processed, analyzed, and reviewed by the staff of the Accounting Division.

Errors made in the withholding of employee or pick-up contributions by payroll offices are audited by Accounting Division staff who then take the appropriate action of billing the member for underpaid retirement contributions or refunding the member (or agency) for overpaid retirement contributions. The ideal candidate should have an eye for detail, skill in mathematics and basic accounting principles, and exercise sound logic with strong problem-solving skills.

SRS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free parking on-site.

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-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of 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 lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

* Reviews the retirement contributions, time worked, and wages subject to retirement contained on the incoming payroll files from various agencies for accuracy and completeness.

* Audits the financial and related data contained within the membership accounts.

* Prepares billings to members for retirement contributions owed related to accounting arrearages, military differential pay, unpaid 1404 contributions, etc.

* Reviews and verifies the classifications of payroll miscellaneous deductions related to lump sum payouts, installment payments, and accounting arrearages for accuracy and completeness.

* Documents and prepares the transactions necessary to complete member refunds of excess contributions due to error, as necessary.

* Performs follow-up and review on all member billings prepared including, if necessary, second and third notices and income withholding orders to the Comptroller's Office.

* Calculates the cost and interest for the purchase of qualifying and short periods, military service repayment of refunds, recission of waiver, overage, contractual service, conversion of special formula and federal service.

* Analyzes system reporting and payroll transactions to validate the amount of employer share of retirement contributions required by the agencies.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the 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

* Requires 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 of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers work experience performing accounting functions including evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and analyzing and interpreting less complex accounting records and reports.

* Prefers work experience in accounts receivable or with the billing process.

* Prefers work experience using Microsoft Excel.

* Prefers ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical…