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Job Requisition ID:50004
Closing Date: 10/01/2025
Agency:Department of Public Health
Class Title:ACCOUNTANT - 00130

Office: Finance & Administration

Division: Deputy Director's Office

Posting ID: 10-26-0060 / 50004

Posted: 9/17/25 - 10/01/25

Skill Option: UMP Certificate

Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,954, /month; Full Range $4,954-$6,894/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
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.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Accountant within the Accounts Payable section of the Bureau of Finance and Administration. This individual will perform complex accounting and auditing work, prepare and enter vouchers for payment, and maintain internal accounting reports. This individual will also assist with official accounting records for the grant accounts and prepare grant agreement obligations. This position will work in conjunction with other sections within the Bureau of Finance and Administration to ensure payments are made timely and accurately. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply today.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas(when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• Under general supervision, performs professional accounting and auditing work within the Office of Finance and Administration for various IDPH Offices and Divisions.
• Prepares vendor invoices and travel vouchers for entry into the ERP system (SAP).
• Responsible for the breakout of payments by office/division for the Facility and Technology Revolving Funds vouchers and other Shared Services vouchers.
• Maintains internal accounting spreadsheets at Division and federal project level to control allotments, obligations, and expenditures of state and federal funds.
• Helps with Contract Obligation Documents by independently performing highly complex professional accounting and audit work and maintaining records in support of assigned accounts for the Department, including the auditing and processing of Contract Obligation Documents submitted by the Divisions’ Fiscal Offices.
• Prepares special financial reports, upon request, from subsidiary or control ledgers at appropriation, detail expenditure, federal project, or other levels.
• Prepares final audit and scheduling of payment vouchers to verify accuracy and ensure compliance with state, federal, and Department accounting system requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Assists in the preparation, with the fiscal control manager and federal project manager, of the Office of the Comptroller’s annual GAAP project which involves the preparation of various complex financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles involving all the Department’s costs.
• 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 years of college, with courses in business administration and accounting or four years of technical accounting experience.

*Qualifying state employees in the employee Upward Mobility Program, may complete combinations of specific proficiency tests and training programs leading to a certificate of proficiency in lieu of the stated requirements for this classification.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Work Hours:Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location:535 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5076
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Posting Group:Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles . To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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