ACCOUNTANT - Upward Mobility Program

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Job Requisition :52398

Division/Section/Unit: Fiscal Operartions / Accounts Payable/Receivable /Accounts Receivable

HR Tracking #:37507

Position Title: Accountant

Closing Date: 01/20/2026

Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Class

Title:

ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,954 a month;
Full Range $4,954-$6,894 a month

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.

Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of revenue ledgers for agency funds for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR). Provides fiscal accounts receivable assistance as needed to staff engaged in but not limited to the following processes: cash receipts, computing and issuing refunds or credits, generating bills and managing past‑due collections;

ensures an ongoing review and evaluation process of program operations to ensure optimum production and efficiency; reviews and evaluates work functions and processes; coordinates accounts receivable activities with other areas of fiscal; serves as liaison with department staff in resolving problems associated with accounts receivable processing operations. Serves as working supervisor.

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10…