Job Description

 Agency : Department of Agriculture 
Closing Date/Time: 12/09/2024 
Salary:  $5703 - $8170 anticipated monthly salary
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  RC062 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

Posting Identification Number 36606

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as working supervisor, preparing staff work schedules, assigning specific duties and reviewing work.
• Processes receipts on Receipt Deposit Transmittals forms (C-64s) with the Illinois State Treasurer and Office of the Illinois Comptroller.
• Reconciles all expenditures, receipts and fund balances with the Department of Central Management Services and Office of the Illinois Comptroller.
• Serves as The State Fair Imprest Fund custodian.
• Implements Department accounting policy and procedures.
• Performs technical audits of travel, payment, and petty cash reimbursement vouchers for various department bureaus as needed prior to submission to Office of the Illinois Comptroller
• Prepares various budget or accounting reports and projections as needed by management
• 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.
• Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires two years of professional experience in accounting, external auditing, budgetary planning and control or public accounting.
• Prefers experience in at least three of the following ERM SAP modules: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Accounts Payable (AP), Public Sector Collection and Disbursement (PSCD), Budget, Grants modules and/or HANA.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to successfully pass background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Ability to work occasional overtime.
• 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 - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact:  

Bureau of Human Resources

Email:AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov

Phone #:217-785-5099

Posting Group:  Fiscal, Finance & Procurement

Fiscal and Budget Services at the Department of Agriculture is seeking to hire an Accountant Supervisor. The Bureau of Fiscal and Budget Services processes payments and receivables as well as payroll for an agency of over 300 employees. The candidate will assist in a supervisory capacity in the expedient processing and delivery of financial recordswithin and outside of the agency all while providing guidance and training within the bureau. The position has potential for considerable growth for the exceptional employee within the bureau in a friendly environment.We encourage interested applicants to apply to assist with the formidable efficiency standard our bureau has established.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program.

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

AGR offers a robust benefit package including; 

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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