Job Requisition ID: 58194
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 09/01/2026 11:59 pm
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Certified Public Accountant
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary Range: $8,571 -$10,500 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Position overviewThe Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of DOC Fiscal Compliance Certified Public Accountant. This position Prepares written entries to journalize amounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as promulgated by the Comptroller in the Comptrollers' Statewide Accounting Management System Procedures Manual (SAMS). In addition, this position prepares, analyzes, compiles, or otherwise completes any required financial or programmatic evaluations, provides professional assurances to outside parties (Comptroller, auditors, federal government) as to the accuracy of the financial information presented. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!
Essential Functions- Extracts, quantifies, and compiles dollar amounts, converting from cash to either modified accrual or accrual basis in order to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Completes Comptroller SCO forms (both computerized and manual)
- Reviews the financial records, reports, and statements to ascertain completeness and accuracy prior to preparing GAAP packages or financial statements for assigned agencies served by the Public Safety Shared Services Center and Governor's Office as workload requires
- Serves as liaison and provides answers to external auditors, internal auditors, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) auditors or the Legislative Audit Commission regarding the information provided in the GAAP packages, and responds to all internal controls requests
- Certifies completion of quarterly and other financial reports for the funds assigned, including C15 Fixed Assets, C17 Locally Held, C 97, et al Accounts Receivable, Fee Imposition, Tax Expenditure, TA 2 Travel Report, and other required or assigned financial reports
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties mentioned above
Minimum Qualifications- Requires a bachelor's degree with course work in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting or other related subjects
- Requires three (3) years of professional auditing or accounting experience
- Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience utilizing automated financial systems
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience with government accounting
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience processing GAAP transactions
- Prefers extensive knowledge of financial reporting practices
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience reconciling, analyzing, and preparing complex financial and fiscal-related reports
- Prefers working knowledge of State and Federal Law, rules and regulations relating to accounting
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience evaluating compliance with policies and procedures
- Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs, mainly Excel or similar type of computer programs.
Conditions of Employment- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri; Sat/Sun off
Headquarter Location: 1021 N Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Posting Group: Leadership & Management
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 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)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
