DOC PSSSC Accountant - Contract Management

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire an Accountant to establish and maintain contract obligation documents, perform analysis of obligated amounts, and review source documents to ensure accurate information is entered into the automated accounting system. The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, task oriented, and organized. This position is a union position and requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check, and 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.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with courses in business administration and accounting or four (4) years of technical accounting experience
• Requires at least five (5) years of professional accounting experience
• Requires at least five (5) years of professional auditing experience
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
• Requires ability 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

Benefits

• 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