Job Requisition ID: 56143
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 07/28/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: ACCOUNTANT ADVANCED - 00133
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,572-$7,898/month ($66,864-$94,776/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Morgan
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. The posting window for internal applicants in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements has already passed. The system will only allow external applications for other means consideration at this time. Internal applicants who have already applied are not required to reapply externally for consideration at other means.
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. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.Position OverviewThe Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a detail-oriented and organized Accountant Advanced to perform independently complex accounting and auditing work involving the maintenance of the account system utilized at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. The incumbent will review and verify accuracy and appropriateness of financial documents and data on the state of Illinois Accountability, Credibility, Transparency, Sustainability (ACTS) Standard Accounting Program. This position acts as custodian for Petty Cash Funds and prepares Locally Held Fund payments and receipts. The Accountant Advanced meets with inter/intra agency staff and contractors to reconcile complex issues.
Essential Functions- Performs independently complex accounting and auditing work involving the maintenance of the account system utilized at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
- Reviews and verifies accuracy and appropriateness of financial documents and data on the state of Illinois Accountability, Credibility, Transparency, Sustainability (ACTS) Standard Accounting Program.
- Examines and verifies accuracy and appropriateness of Locally Held Funds utilizing the current statewide Accounting System.
- Acts as custodian for Petty Cash Funds.
- Meets with inter/intra agency staff and contractors to reconcile complex issues.
- Serves as a professional resource to lower-level staff.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business administration and accounting.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
Conditions of Employment- Must meet Illinois School for the Visually Impaired health and safety requirements.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Business Office/Accounting
Work County: Morgan
Agency Contact: [email protected]Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services
As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
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