Accountant; Ump

Position: ACCOUNTANT (UMP)
Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 03/06/2026

Closing Date: 03/20/2026

Agency:
Department of Central Management Services

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,954/monthly;
Full Range $4,954 - $6,894/monthly

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.

A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED

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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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Do you have strong interpersonal and organizational skills? Are you able to work with multi-tasking challenges and responsibilities? If so, the Accountant position with the Fiscal Operations Unit with the State of Illinois Central Management Services Bureau of Benefits may be the ideal position for you. This position will assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the Bureau's programs. The ideal candidate would be a team player with the ability to prioritize workload, multiple tasks, and deadlines.

This position carries a high degree of self-direction and requires a candidate with a proactive work ethic that can exercise good judgment while managing multiple support functions within the Bureau. Integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and excellent communication skills are essential. We invite all qualified individuals to apply!!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Under general supervision of the Fiscal Coordinator, performs professional accounting and paraprofessional auditing work involving examining and verifying program compliance monitoring procedures for the Bureau of Benefits programs.

* Reviews, analyzes, examines, and verifies the accuracy and compliance of internal and external vouchers.

* Researches and prepares financial statements for Accounts Receivables.

* Prepares and processes Intergovernmental Fund Transfers.

* Develops and drafts financial projection reports for the Bureau of Benefits.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Requires knowledge, skills, 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 class.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with performing detailed work involving the application of accounting and auditing theory, principles, methods, and procedures.

* Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working with laws, rules, and regulations relating to state or non-state accounting or auditing procedures.

* Prefers two (2) years of professional experience reviewing vouchers and preparing documentation for the payment of expenditures and/or entering contracts and obligations in accounting software.

* Prefers two (2) years of professional experience performing detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately, resolving discrepancies when needed.

* Prefers two (2) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Mainframe, and on-line applications, membership systems, and/or an online enrollment system.

* Prefers three (3) years of professional experience working in a public or private organization utilizing office procedures, standard office accounting machines and equipment.

* Prefers extensive knowledge of evaluating accounting problems of moderate difficulty and analyzing and interpreting…