Accountant (Upward Mobility Target Title)

Under general supervision of the Field Auditor, utilizes professional accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques in conducting field audits and desk reviews of private agencies within assigned areas throughout the state and in the preparation of financial statements and reports.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience; preferably requires a minimum of nine semester hours of courses in accounting; requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact:

Work hours:

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Location:

Children & Family Services

Budget & Finance

15115 S. Dixie Highway

Harvey, Illinois 60426

Contact:

Shirley Treseler

406 E. Monroe, Station 440

Springfield, Illinois 62701

217-524-4391

Fax: 217-785-1765

Email: Shirley.Treseler@illinois.gov

All application documents should be sent to the contact person above and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of close.

How to Apply:

Current State employees seeking a promotion must submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, a CMS 100 Employment Application and a CMS promotional “A” grade for the title or apply for a promotional grade by submitting your CMS 100B Promotional Application to the Department of Central Management Services during the posting period. If bidding on the same title and option, submit Official Position Vacancy Bid Form. If bidding on a vacancy in a different title (lateral or voluntary reduction), you must pre-qualify for the title by submitting a CMS 100 Employment Application along with Official Position Vacancy Bid Form. Official transcripts may be requested of you prior to sending any prequalifications. Please send all bid information to above-noted contact person. Failure to comply may result in the applicant’s ineligibility.

Click Here for Applicant Information and Grading Procedures

This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select ‘Application Procedures’. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Accountant:

Class Specification

Additional Title and Exam Information

Test Information Guide

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.