Deposits Accountant

Position: DEPOSITS ACCOUNTANT
Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 01/13/2026

Closing Date: 01/28/2026

Agency:
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security

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:

Agency Statement:
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is a team of dedicated public servants who are committed to better preparing the State of Illinois for natural, manmade, or technological disasters, hazards, or acts of terrorism. IEMA-OHS coordinates the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities, functions as the State Emergency Response Commission, and maintains a 24-hour Communication Center and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

The SEOC acts as lead in crisis/consequence management response and operations to notify, activate, deploy and employ state resources in response to any threat or act of terrorism. IEMA-OHS assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans and maintains the Illinois Emergency Operations Plan. IEMA-OHS is also responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation, administering more than two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment.

Programs include extensive emergency planning and response efforts and training for local responders for accidents involving radiation; inspecting and regulating radioactive materials licensees; registering and inspecting radiation producing equipment and facilities statewide; accrediting medical radiation technologists; and certifying mammography facilities. IEMA-OHS also monitors 11 nuclear power reactors at six nuclear stations licensed to generate electricity in Illinois and inspects and escorts spent nuclear fuel shipments.

Position Statement:
Under the direction of the Accounts Receivable Manager, this position's primary focus is accounts receivable. They will process and audit daily receipts, reconcile accounts receivable, provide customer service, work alongside other departments within the agency, and coordinate accounts receivable records retention. Our employees work in an ever- changing environment that presents new challenges and rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team, we invite you to apply for the accountant position with IEMA-OHS!

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.

Resume Preferred but Not Required

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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

* Under general supervision, performs professional accounting and auditing work for account and auditing remittance, processing, and verification of the deposit processes.

* Prepares and logs the Receipts Deposit Transmittals (RDTs) and Expenditure Adjustment Transmittals (EATs).

* Coordinates the scanning and indexing of receipt documents including billing remittances, checks, and applicant forms with the Records Management Unit.

* Provides customer service to address inquiries from clients and IEMA-OHS programmatic staff regarding status of payments.

* Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable and within the scope of the duties enumerated above, and which may include supporting other agency functions for a disaster response.

Minimum Qualifications

* 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 employee…