Funds Manager/Accountant

Job Requisition ID: 59568 Opening Date: 10/15/2026Closing Date: 10/28/2026Agency: Illinois Office of ComptrollerClass Title: MANAGER - 81550Salary: $80,000/year - $90,000/yearJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Merit Comp Code: Exempt
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661Work County: CookAgency Contact:

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Position Overview

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The Illinois Office of the Comptroller is seeking applicants for the position of Funds Manager/Accountant for PLACE Department.

Major Function

Under the direction of the Director, the PLACE (Pre-Need Licensing and Certification Enforcement) Funds Manager/Accountant performs assigned duties associated with fiscal oversight for transactions related to the processing of audits, inspections, annual reports, and licensing. This position is responsible for the review, analysis, and processing of financial information submitted by PLACE licensees and ensuring the accurate and timely entry of all fiscal data into the Pre-Need Licensing and Certification Enforcement (PLACE) System.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and Processing: Performs the review, analysis, entry, and time-sensitive processing of financial information to the PLACE database received from licensees (cemeteries, crematories, funeral homes). This includes ensuring consumer dollars collected are properly placed in trusts. Communicates on a daily basis with PLACE staff and licensees to ensure accurate processing and compliance. Assists with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial and activity reports for the Illinois Office of Comptroller.
• Database and Financial Reporting: Develops and maintains databases necessary to monitor and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other fiscal transactions for the PLACE division. Assists with the preparation of financial reporting for submission to the Financial Reporting Department, Internal Audit Department, and inclusion in the Agency's GAAP Reporting.
• Reconciliations and Budgeting: Performs monthly reconciliations of receipt and expenditure transactions, including detailed tracking of audits, inspections, and licensing fees. Prepares monthly and annual budget reports which track expenditures at a summary level and provides expenditure projections for the division.
• Fee Imposition and Debt Collection: Assists with the preparation of the Annual Fee Imposition Reporting for the Office of the Comptroller and supports the debt collection process for the division, determining appropriate collection methods and preparing necessary documentation as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration accounting.

• Requires 2-3 years of progressively responsible administrative accounting experience in a public or business organization.

• Requires knowledge of governmental accounting or auditing, especially of financial reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires knowledge of public and business administration principles and practices.
• Requires the ability to prepare clear and accurate financial statements and reports.
• Requires the ability to plan and prioritize complex projects and to manage them from conception to conclusion, including identifying and resolving problems to ensure project accuracy and timelines.
• Requires the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of laws, administrative rules, regulations, and policies governing the Office of Comptroller.
• Requires ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees, other state agency representatives, and the general public.
• Requires working knowledge of personal computers, database management, and financial software.

Benefits

This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options. Additionally, this position will annually accrue 12 paid sick days, a minimum of 12 paid vacation days, 4 paid personal days, and be afforded 14 paid state holidays, prorated based on start date.