Accountant – Upward Mobility Program
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Springfield • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $4,954 - $6,894 per month
About the role
- Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work related to the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of revenue ledgers for agency funds for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR).
- Provides fiscal accounts receivable assistance as needed to staff engaged in but not limited to the following processes: cash receipts, computing and issuing refunds or credits, generating bills and managing past-due collections; ensures an ongoing review and evaluation process of program operations to ensure optimum production and efficiency.
- Reviews and evaluates work functions and processes; coordinates accounts receivable activities with other areas of fiscal; serves as liaison with department staff in resolving problems associated with accounts receivable processing operations.
- Serves as working supervisor.
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.
- Prefers an Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Prefers at least two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Prefers at least one year of supervisory or lead worker experience, including oversight of staff or work assignment.
- Prefers at least three years of experience as a supervisor of a staff of three or more.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Benefits
- 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, 12-14 days annually
- 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
accountingaccounts receivablerevenue ledgerscash receiptsrefundsbillingcollectionsfinancial reconciliationbookkeepingsupervisory experience
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcoordinationevaluationleadershiporganizational skillsstaff oversightinterpersonal skillsreview processesefficiency improvement
Certifications
Associate's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in Business